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The Japanese have never followed only one religion. Shinto, an animistic nature cult, has coexisted for centuries with different Buddhist sects; there is also a Christian minority. But starting in the late 19th cen-tury, an official attempt was made to bring all Japanese under one spiritual roof. The nation...
Much of State Shinto was invented, but like many religious cults, it was based on traditions. The 20th century Emperors, in their role as commander of the Imperial Japanese Army, cut Napoleonic figures, riding white horses in splendid military uniforms, but they were also the high priests of State Shinto...
``Must have been those two imperial pints of Hog City Porter you had with your baby-back ribs at Divane's Lakeview Grill.''
Official Curtsy Why, the Japanese used to wonder, isn't our imperial family more like the Windsors? That was before the British royals became more famous for marital scandals than anything else. Yet despite her separation from Prince Charles, PRINCESS DIANA is still adored in Japan. During her first visit...
The exhibit consists of pieces of imperial red parchment mounted on sticks of bamboo. Yes, you heard correctly: bamboo. Using bamboo sticks for a display that questions Asian American stereotypes is the equivalent of triumphantly shouting, "Ah-so! Me breakee stereotypes!" Come on people, get with the program. This is...