... . Firstly, the Meiji Constitution of 1889 meant that the power of the democratic organ of Japanese government was to be forever eclipsed by that of the military. Secondly, the bushido culture of the nations ruling class and the communitarian ideals of Japanese polity were historical trends that could not be easily reversed by reading books on liberty and democracy, at least ... ...

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... action in order to express awe, respect, fascination, and sacred symbolism. The releases of devotion are pertinent to any religion, especially Japanese religion, because it is so drawing of other culture's rites and rituals, and therefore diverse in itself, providing many different outlets for expressions of the revered. The pervasiveness of religion in everyday life is yet another theme in understanding ... ...

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