Shinto is native to Japan. In many ways to be Japanese is to be Shinto. ... This religion has been engrained in Japanese society for generations, and is key to Japanese culture and politics. ... The priesthood goes back many generations, and is hereditary. ... It has existed for generations in harmony with Buddhism and Confucianism. ...
The Meiji Restoration was period in Japan when massive changes in ancient Japan. ... Before this drastic move the traditional Japanese society was largely isolated from all other civilizations. By doing this the Japanese managed to strengthen the economy, strengthen the government, and make social reforms. ... They encouraged Japan's business class to adopt western methods. ... The government set up new schools and universities and hired westerners to teach the new generation modern technology. ...
Japan is a society whose culture is steeped in the traditions and symbols of the past: Mt. ... Japanese rulers historically have used the symbolism of the Imperial Institution to justify their rule. ... Although the imperial institution had no real power it had universal appeal to the Japanese public. ... In Japan the Emperor reigned but did not rule. This was useful for the new Meiji bureaucrats, it kept the Emperor a mythic and powerful symbol.Footnote14 The traditions and symbols of Confucianism and the Imperial Institution were already deeply ingrained in the p...
The first scene that catches my eye automatically is how the film lacks a clear reason why the Japanese Empire decided to bomb Pearl Harbor. ... The only explanation the film gave was when the Japanese admiral described the mission. ... Knowing the information I learned in class, the attack was a precaution the Japanese decided to take in order to damage naval forces and keep the U.S. fleet from interfering with the overtaking that the Japanese Empire was planning against the United Kingdom. ... In the events of history both General Marshal and Admiral Nimitz knew that an attack on Japan was ...
