they married in 1953 in Yokohama.

a priest at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.films and video games featuring kami spirits and characters — Shinto is ever-present.

The foreword was written by Hector Garcia.Japanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us.SCAP (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers) from 1946 to 1952.

com led to his internationally successful book A Geek in Japan.Woodward will be released by Tuttle Publishing in April.

reminds us of the intrinsic connection between humanity and nature.

awe-inspiring architecture and a profound belief in the divine presence in the natural world around us.Israel must also be expected to obey international law in its campaign to destroy Hamas and make every attempt to avoid civilian casualties.

I support our ally Israel in its right to exist and meeting its pressing security needs as Israelis grieve and respond to the barbarous attacks waged by Hamas on Oct.Anything less will ensure a prolonged occupation that would in effect strengthen Hamas by creating a fertile breeding ground for extremism.

Military action alone cannot destroy Hamas.global leaders — to put us on a path toward peace.