Category Archives: Bushido

I got to know the author of “The Bushido over the Sea” – Japanese Title : 海の武士道 (umi no bushido). His book written in Japanese was already published in Japan (of course in Japanese) last December, and he continues trying … Continue reading →

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信, last name – first name) , well known  warlord, fought a battle against Takeda Shingen (武田信玄, last name – first name) in Kawanakajima many times (approx. 14 years long). Both of them were typical rivals and very … Continue reading →

Takahashi Deishu  (高橋泥舟 last name – first name)  was the security force of the last Edo Shogun. He was ordered by the upper management to stay in his home because his rival spoiled his name. One day the fire broke … Continue reading →

The following is my first trial to translate the samurai talk. It is very difficult for me because of inperfect understandings of bushido and lack of English writing power. But I will continue posting something just like this, and try … Continue reading →

I believe that deep understandings of Bushido help you to know Japan, Japanese culture, and Japanese people  more precisely. So in the weekend, I read some of the books about the life and words of samurai, especially about the concept … Continue reading →