It includes statistical information, a chronology, and a general index. There are several plates in the center of the guide. This unannotated list of books and articles in Japanese and Western languages is somewhat dated but remains useful. Bibliography on Shinto and Religious Sects, Intellectual Schools and Movements Influenced by Shintoism . This bibliography contains listings for monographs, essays, and magazine articles dealing with Shinto, Shinto-derived new religions, intellectual schools, and nationalistic movements influenced by Shinto.
Most works are in English, German, or French.
The volume concludes with an appendix of works not covered in the general bibliography and a topical index.