East Asian religion refers to a diverse range of beliefs and practices that originated in East Asia, which includes China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. There are a number of synonyms for this term, including Far Eastern religion, Oriental religion, and Asian Buddhism. Each of these terms highlight different aspects of these religions, such as their geographic origin, cultural diversity, and their strong emphasis on Buddhism as a central spiritual tradition. Additionally, the term East Asian religion may also refer to folk religions, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and other traditional beliefs and practices that have influenced millions of people in the East Asian region for centuries.