BUSHIDO: The Soul of Japan
Author Inazo Nitobe(Author)   , Kenichiro Higuchi(Translator)   , Mai Kokubu(Translator)  
Book Features & Author Introduction
The Spirit of Japan, Honored Worldwide.
The renowned thinker and educator, Inazo Nitobe, wrote Bushido: The Soul of Japan to explain the core moral values of the Japanese people. Drawing upon Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism principles, Nitobe compares these teachings with Western philosophy and chivalry to present a unique perspective on the Japanese spirit.
This classic work was written in English by Nitobe himself, who was committed to helping the world understand Japan. He wrote it as the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Nations before World War II, driven by a sense of responsibility to share the Japanese ethos with the world. Bushido is considered essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the Japanese heart and soul.
The book moved many, including the U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, who was deeply impressed by its insights.
Print Book Price1,540 Yen
Book Data
Title | BUSHIDO: The Soul of Japan |
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Author | Inazo Nitobe(Author)   , Kenichiro Higuchi(Translator)   , Mai Kokubu(Translator)   |
ISBN | 9784896846928 |
Print Book Price | 1540 Yen |
First Published | May 2008 |
Number of Pages | 308 pages |
Book Size | 188mm x 113mm |
Genre | JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS |