My father in law was MacArthurs political advisor immediately after the war initials MWSB. It was largely his work that spared Japans Emperor’s life as he was such a great symbol to the Japanese people. He also assisted in drafting their new constitution. For these activities the Japanese awarded him the 2nd order of the Lotus and the USA matched with the Metal of Freedom .. domo arrigato.
As for these demonstrators, they’re having a great time. Once this new crew of sailors establish themselves on the beach, everyone will be pals again.
“MacArthur has plenty of admirers in Japan. “
How do you know that?
This is not a hostile question, just an inquiry, a question to satisfy my curiousity.
I met a few Japanese citizens and some loved us and others wanted me to engage in self hari-kiri.
Speaking of sepuku, I could never understand how slitting your gut, rather than fighting the enemy to the end, was somehow “honorable.” Looks to me that was the cluck-cluck end for a chicken.
Consider, the patriots at the Alamo didn’t disembowel themselves.
If someome here has lived the Zen satori life-style of Dr. Suzuki ( a WWII contemporary) or can explain the warrior culture of the bushido (Both Suzuki and Bushido, logically considered, are completely incompatible), that would help.
Just trying to bridge the vast cultural gap in my head...