Representative Men of Japan
Author Kanzo Uchimura(Author）
Book Features & Author Introduction
Timeless Lessons from Five Great Japanese Figures — An English Classic from the Meiji Era
Originally written in English by Christian thinker Kanzo Uchimura, Representative Men of Japan remains a vital work for understanding the moral and spiritual foundations of Japanese identity. Alongside Bushido by Nitobe Inazo and The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo, this book is considered one of the “Three Great Works on Japan,” penned in English during a time when Japan was rapidly modernizing and engaging with the West.
This enduring classic presents the lives and values of five inspiring historical figures:
・Saigo Takamori – the “last samurai” and symbol of loyalty
・Uesugi Yozan – the reform-minded feudal lord
・Ninomiya Sontoku – the model of diligence and compassion
・Nakae Toju – the Confucian scholar of sincerity
・Nichiren – the passionate Buddhist reformer
This edition offers a modernized English adaptation of Uchimura’s original text, simplified for contemporary readers and presented in bilingual format (English and Japanese), making it an ideal read for both language learners and anyone curious about Japanese culture and ethics.
“At the dawn of Japan’s global presence in the Meiji era, three great minds introduced Japan to the world — through values, philosophy, and spirituality. This book was one of them.”
— From the Preface by Yoji Yamakuse
Print Book Price1,650 Yen
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Book Data
| Title | Representative Men of Japan |
|---|---|
| Author | Kanzo Uchimura(Author） |
| ISBN | 9784794603999 |
| Print Book Price | 1650 Yen |
| First Published | February 2016 |
| Number of Pages | 208 pages |
| Book Size | 188mm x 113mm |
| Genre | JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS |
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