Word: shinto
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Dates: during 1924-1924
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...Japan, hostile feeling toward the U. S. was fanned into flame by the Jingo press, reservist soldiers and Shinto priests. The latter, heads of the ancient religion of Japan, met in convention at the Meiji shrine, erected to the honor and glory of the father of the present Emperor, passed a resolution...
...exclusion law, aimed at the Japanese, has been passed by Congress and signed by the President. This convinces the Japanese people of the falsity of the American ideals of justice and humanity. We, the leaders of Shinto, charged with responsibility for the national morals, declare our purpose to do all possible to protect the national courage...
...Tokyo, the spirits of 122 royal predecessors blessed the marriage of Pr.nce Regent Hirohito to Princess Nagako, solemnized according to Shinto rites. It was the consummation of a love match, much opposed by the Elder Statesmen...