Are you Buddhist?

Yes. (No.) Some Japanese may be more religious than others. And some of them may say we are not religious at all. But almost all of them recognize that they have been deeply affected by the Buddhist tradition. Japan is a Buddhist country. Buddhism has influenced almost every aspect of their culture - their art, literature, their architecture, their approach to life.

But isn't Japan a Shintoist country too?

Yes. They don't see a contradiction in that. Some Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist, and Confucianist at the same time. They recognize that they're part of all these traditions.

When do Japanese go to Buddhist temples?

There are certain traditional times to visit a Buddhist temple, like the New Year, an annual visit to a family grave, or a memorial service, for example. Or they can go anytime they want to pray for something. And many of them visit the temples to enjoy the beauty they find there.