I'm on my way. It'll take a few months before I'm fully recovered, but at least I'm starting to be able to pick things back up now. Thanks for the well wish. :)

 Still amazed that some people hold that position. I'll admit my Japanese history is sketchy at best, but wow. Even if imperialist Shinto went along with decisions in WW2, I can't imagine why anyone would blame their modern counterparts for it. It's like going to modern day Germany and calling everyone there Nazis. It's just bizarre. I hope that view isn't very widespread. On the subject of not knowing the difference between Buddhism and Shinto: I think it's really sad. Japan is an example of an incredible country with incredible history, and it's losing it daily. :-\