BUSHIDO The Soul of Japan
Author Inazo Nitobe(Author）
Book Features & Author Introduction
Bushido: The Soul of Japan is widely regarded as an essential book for anyone seeking to understand the Japanese mindset. Inazo Nitobe, a distinguished thinker and educator, introduced the world to the essence of bushido, the traditional Japanese code of moral values, drawing on the teachings of Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism. He explored its principles in comparison with Western philosophy and the tradition of European chivalry.
Written in English, the book was intended to foster a deeper understanding of the Japanese people among readers around the world. Nitobe, who later served as Under-Secretary-General of the League of Nations, felt a strong sense of responsibility to serve as a bridge between Japan and the West. Among those deeply impressed by the book was Theodore Roosevelt, then President of the United States.
Today, Bushido continues to be read not only in Japan but around the world. This is a book I hope both international readers and Japanese readers wishing to engage with Nitobe’s original English text will discover and appreciate.
Print Book Price1,980 Yen
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Book Data
| Title | BUSHIDO The Soul of Japan |
|---|---|
| Author | Inazo Nitobe(Author） |
| ISBN | 9784794609595 |
| Print Book Price | 1980 Yen |
| Publisher | IBCパブリッシング |
| First Published | November 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 158 pages |
| Book Size | A5 |
| Genre | JAPANESE CULTURE & HISTORY JAPANESE LITERATURE |
