The Book of Five Rings

JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS

Author Musashi Miyamoto(Author） , Coen Nishiumi(Rewriter） , Michael Brase(Translater）

Book Features & Author Introduction

Why Did Harvard Business School Choose This Book as a Management Text?

Miyamoto Musashi was the ultimate realist. No matter how difficult the situation, he sought to win—and his teachings on strategy and adaptability continue to offer deep insights for today’s world. This book serves as a practical life guide, revealing timeless principles for overcoming challenges and emerging victorious.

Renowned author and consultant Koen Saikai, known for his works on business communication for Japanese professionals, has reinterpreted Musashi’s classic for the modern reader. His contemporary translation sheds new light on Musashi’s philosophy, while insightful commentary at the end of each chapter helps readers apply these lessons today.

Take, for example, The Book of Water. Musashi stresses the importance of the “five stances,” while also emphasizing the flexibility to change those stances as the situation demands. He explains how to read the movements and subtle psychology of one’s opponent, adjusting tactics in real time. He warns against being distracted by flashy, superficial moves—urging readers instead to maintain a calm yet sharp posture, ready to strike swiftly and skillfully at any weakness.

Each passage reveals practical wisdom that resonates in the business world—offering strategies not just for battle, but for decision-making, leadership, and competition.

— From the Preface

Print Book Price1,540 Yen

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Book Data

Title	The Book of Five Rings
Author	Musashi Miyamoto(Author） , Coen Nishiumi(Rewriter） , Michael Brase(Translater）
ISBN	9784794601223
Print Book Price	1540 Yen
First Published	December 2011
Number of Pages	178 pages
Book Size	188mm x 113mm
Genre	JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS