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Expert Profile: Tim Clark

Expertise: I can answer questions about Japanese religion, specifically, Shinto, its history and practice. I can also answer questions about Japanese mythology relating the the Kami, and more precisely their relation to the ancient books Nihon-Shouki and Kojiki.

Experience in the area
I have studied the Japanese Cosmology of creation stories from the Nihon-Shouki and Kojiki for several years, and additionally I lived and worked for at the only Japanese Shinto shrine in the US, as an assistant to the Priest.

Education/Credentials
Currently enrolled in a BA program of Education at University of South Florida.

Awards and Honors
2 Year Scholarship to Bevill State College for 1st Place in state-wide World History test, 2003.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Shinto is the basis of all Japanese culture, from how someone eats, moves or speaks in certain places, to construction and business to just about any example you can think of.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 130
Knowledge	9.75 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		10
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		24

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/25/08
10	10	10	10	06/09/08
10	10	10	10	05/01/08
9	10	10	10	10/11/07

User Comments

Wow thank you so much. Great answer
(Sarah on 07/25/08)

Hello Tim, Thanks for your answer. The question was not on hours etc, maybe I should have used "distinguishing 9 different qualities of dayl
(frans on 06/09/08)

Thank you very much!
(Katrina on 05/01/08)

Thank you so much Tim, Much thanked I will haveto rent those films. Cheers
(Alex on 10/11/07)

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Recent Answers from Tim Clark

2008-08-28 Japanese culture: Well, my expertise is in Shinto, the native religion of Japan, so I will try to answer the question from this kind of perspective. Most Japanese will be very polite to a visiting 'gaijin' or foreigner...

2008-08-12 religion in Japan: Hello! it is nice to hear that you are English teachers! Japan is a very open and for the most part, tolerant society where mosques, temples, churches and other places of worship have existed peacefully...

2008-07-21 Tradition of hashi: This is most likely due to customs imported from the mainland, however it may also have some connection to native Japanese ideas. That is to say, in connection with Shinto, the very idea of life is to...

2008-07-10 San San Ku Do: Hello Dejah! Well, Having had the kekkon-shiki (Japanese wedding) myself, I have preformed the san san ku do. This is used with special sake implements. Can I ask, where are you having your wedding...

2008-06-07 distinguishing 9 light intensities in a day: ***Update*** ------------ You know there is a special Mon (crest or logo) used by the Shinkendo organization, who practice and teach samurai combat. It is called the Kuyo mon, and I believe it will...