"By the way, do you know what a Shinto shrine is?" "I've a little bit of knowledge on the subject. It's a religious facility where that which is the object of worship, that called the genius loci, is enshrined."
靖国神社参拝に関しては閣僚の自主的な判断に任せられている。
The question of worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine is left to the independent judgement of Cabinet ministers.
昭和天皇が靖国神社で75年までに戦後計8回参拝した。
In the post-War period, up until 1975, Emperor Showa prayed at the Yasukuni Shrine a total of 8 times.
小泉首相が「憲法違反だから靖国神社参拝しちゃいかんという人がいます」と語った。
Prime Minister Koizumi said, "There are people who say that, because it's unconstitutional, I should not pray at the Yasukuni Shrine".
教科書問題や歴史認識、靖国神社への首相の参拝などで、日中関係に波風が立っている。
Such things as the textbook controversy, lack of recognition of historical events, and the prime minister's worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine have caused discord with China.
その不届きな野郎の顔を、拝ませてもらうか。
Let's have a gander at this insolent man.
免許証を拝見できますか。
Could I see your driver's license?
貧しい老父が王様に拝見を許された。
A humble-looking old man was presented to the king.