BUSHIDO THE SOUL OF JAPAN［Japanese-English bilingual text］

Bushido: The Soul of Japan – A Simplified and Bilingual Edition
Even Theodore Roosevelt, the then-President of the United States, was deeply impressed by Bushido.

“After reading this book, I came to understand the virtue of the Japanese people. I bought thirty copies and distributed them among my friends. I also gave one to each of my five children, instructing them to read it thoroughly, so they might cultivate noble and graceful character and develop sincerity and strength of spirit, like the Japanese.”

With a bold aspiration to become “a bridge across the Pacific,” Nitobe Inazō—a prominent figure who later served as Under-Secretary General of the League of Nations—wrote Bushido: The Soul of Japan in English to convey the moral and spiritual essence of the Japanese people to the Western world.

This edition extracts the core message of the original and rewrites it in clear, accessible English, accompanied by Japanese translations. With helpful commentary on important vocabulary and expressions, learners can deepen their understanding. The included MP3 audio also allows readers to enjoy the text by ear, improving their listening skills.

Features of This Book:
・Classic works and biographies are presented in compact, easy-to-read English, with Japanese translations side by side—ideal for improving reading and listening skills while gaining global insight.
・Expert commentary by Professor Fumiko Masuzawa of Showa Women’s University, highlighting practical expressions and key vocabulary from the text.
・A word list of essential terms and phrases is included at the bottom of each page.
・All English passages are professionally recorded under the supervision of an American linguist and provided in MP3 format on a CD-ROM.

Note 1: The included CD-ROM is in MP3 format and can be played on computers or MP3-compatible devices. For details on how to import MP3 files to your music player, please refer to your device’s manual. (Guide available at: https://ibcpub.co.jp/help/)
※ This disc cannot be played in standard CD players.

Note 2: The English text in this book is the same as that used in our Ladder Series edition of Bushido.