Hal GoldHal Gold (1929-2009) was a writer, journalist, and historian who was a resident of Kyoto for over thirty years. He wrote many books, essays, and articles on Japanese history and culture, including Japan in a Sake Cup, Neutral War, and the translationFrom Shanghai to Shanghai: The War Diary of an Imperial Japanese Army Medical Officer, and several articles on turn-of-the-century Kyoto development. Read More Read Less