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In terms of the Japanese royal family, they were considered the direct descendants of a god. They are regarded as all-powerful and possessors of…

— Kathryn Lasky

And in the absence of facts, myth rushes in, the kudzu of history.

— Stacy Schiff

Their racial characteristics are such that we cannot understand or trust even the citizen Japanese.

— Henry L. Stimson

The Japanese covet important symbols - their heroic past as enshrined in Yasukuni, the Imperial family which has never been sullied by scandal.

— F. Sionil Jose

The Japanese seem to be a loyal audience.

— Herb Alpert

The Imperial Household, as represented by the Emperor, has been praying for the welfare of the people while nurturing harmonious relationship with them. Based…

— Yoshiko Sakurai

Japanese society doesn't have a god - no absolute presence.

— Hirokazu Kore-eda

Most legends have their basis in facts.

— James T Kirk

The new fans of Japan won’t be Orientalists, but they will be anime-savvy.

— Morinosuke Kawaguchi

“Japanese people today think of money, just money: Where is our national spirit today? The Jieitai must be the soul of Japan. … The…

— Yukio Mishima

It is true that the Chinese are not so religious as the Hindus, or even as the Japanese; and they are certainly not so…

— Hu Shih

According to our belief, Japan was founded by the Sun Goddess Amaterasu Omikami, who is revered by the entire nation for her all-pervading virtue,…

— Sadao Araki