Tenrikyo (天理教; Tenrikyō, lit. Teaching of Divine Reason), is a religion of Japanese origin. It has no affiliation with the Shinto religion. It was founded by a woman, Miki Nakayama, who underwent revelatory experiences from 1838 onwards. After this date she is referred to as Oyasama (lit. Honoured Mother) by followers. Tenrikyo is estimated to have about 2 million followers world-wide with 1.5 million of those in Japan.