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Nitobe Inazo (September 1, 1862 October 15, 1933) was a Japanese agricultural economist, author, educator, diplomat, politician, and Christian during the pre-World War II period. Nitobe was born in Morioka, Mutsu Province (present-day Iwate Prefecture). His father was a retainer to the local daimyo of the Nambu clan. His infant name was Inanosuke. Nitobe left Morioka for Tokyo in 1871 to become the heir to his uncle, Ota Tokitoshi, and adopted the name Ota Inazo. He later reverted to Nitobe when his brothers died.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1490318542
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1490318547
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.23 x 9 inches
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Yuji Heid
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
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I got this books for a college class and found myself learning a lot more than I had expected. The read was smooth and I retained a lot of what I read. This book is a classic, and gives you a great perspective into Bushido as a historical driving force in Japan. It also allows for you to make your own conclusions on if Bushido is still present in Japan to this day and if Bushido's existence is still relevant to Japanese culture. It is not a very long book at all and you can knock it out in a very short while. Though it is short, you will have a better understanding of Japanese sociology as well as the reasons why Japan has formed the way it has. Overall, I felt this book offered a lot. This book has been around for a while, and I am glad that I got around to reading it. If you are interested in Japan at all, please take a look at this book and get a feel for the country, more than just the superficial and stereotypical "sushi" and "manga" perspectives. You'll take away a lot more than anyone else who just looks at current Japan ever will. Light, easy read with very insightful explanations of Japanese sociological workings and their reasons for existing. Recommend.
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Barbara Q Tucker
5.0 out of 5 stars My Grandson will love it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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The book is big, well made and has beautiful illustrations! My Grandson will love it!
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Scott
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Intro to Bushido
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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Rated it 4 stars because it is a difficult book to read with references to authors in languages other than English. It is also a good idea to keep a good dictionary nearby as this reads like a treatise with many words outside of my vocabulary. That being said, I plan on reading this a few times to give it full justice and get as much out of it as possible. This is the first time I have delved into the history of Japan.
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Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars To love a country one must see its soul.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021
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Virtue is not discussed often enough. This book reverses the tide of modern banality by showing us the heart and soul of Japanese philosophy. If you’re studying Aristotle’s golden mean you NEED this book because it gives insight into virtues that will stretch and challenge the Western mind. Extremely well-written with a healthy respect for Christianity.
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Joatmon
3.0 out of 5 stars Crap like "tolerance" has replaced VALUES
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
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Obviously very old book. Theodore Roosevelt bought many copies for friends, THAT was one of the reasons I bought it. It does feel dated (again, obviously it is) however, much of the information has been lost due to time, cultural differences, and (worldwide) liberals and snowflakes. THIS type of "thinking" or "education" is sorely lacking in the modern world. Crap like "tolerance" has replaced VALUES, morals, family, and honor. I only gave it 3 stars because of the dated feel, that is probably unfair. Every time I was going to stop reading it, something would come up in the text to make me continue. I am a better person for reading it and hopefully I can melt a few more snowflakes along my path.
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Puneet Sharma
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent to understand Japanese culture
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022
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This is an excellent book to truly understand Japanese culture. I worked with a Japanese company for almost 20 years.

If you are working for a Japanese company or doing business with Japanese, read this book.... slowly.

Also remember that conversations in Japanese culture are thoughtful and slow compared to American culture
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Gurk
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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fascinating read
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Steven H
5.0 out of 5 stars A Look at Japan Tailored to the Western Mind
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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The book is filled with comparisons between Japanese culture and literature with the European and American counterparts--making things very clear to readers who are more familiar with history in the West. The way the author explains the art, philosophy, and religious ideas found in Japan at that time (and their influence is still quite noticeable in various ways today) makes the book very enjoyable and interesting. I highlighted many great quotes in this Kindle edition!
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lucio s.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on December 17, 2023
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Buen servicio y envío .
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Vanessa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect little book
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2023
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It’s as shown on the pictures, perfect little book. Can’t wait to read it :)
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Víctor
5.0 out of 5 stars libro entretenido
Reviewed in Spain on March 18, 2024
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libro que explica la vida y pensamientos de los samuráis ,si te gusta la cultura japonesa es entretenido
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
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アマゾン花子
5.0 out of 5 stars 読解するには、東西の歴史や文化や哲学に対する深い教養が必要
Reviewed in Japan on April 27, 2024
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本書の構成は、前半半分はよく言われる『武士道の七徳』の説明に充て、後半半分をSamurai教育についてや、武士道の精神は生きているか？武士道の未来などに充てています。

ベルギー人の法学者に『日本人の道徳教育』について問われて書いていますので、西洋人に判るように、デルフォイの神託やらビスマルクの恐怖政治やらヴェルディのリゴレットやらシェークスピアのハムレットの登場人物やらを要所要所に対照として挙げてみたり、または、日本史からは、江戸城を築いた太田道灌や川中島の戦いや一ノ谷の戦いなど、東西の歴史や文化を背景として理解していないと読解できません。

また、武士道は朱子学ではなく陽明学を基にしているとは初めて知ったことであり、改めて高校の歴史や哲学を復習しながら読みました。

欧米人の教養ある方々がこの『Bushido』を読んでSamuraiに対してイメージを抱いているとすると、かなり美化されて伝わっているような気もします。それだけに普段怠惰でだらしない自分は、ちょっと背筋が伸びます。

日本のスポーツマンシップには武士道の哲学が根底にありそうです。事実、武士道の七徳を紹介しているスポーツクラブなどがあるようです。やはり中高生時に厳しいトレーニングを要するスポーツをやった方が、一生ものの礼儀があるように感じます。しかし、大谷翔平氏のどこまでも謙虚、質素、努力をいつまでも続けるところ、問題対処などをを遠くから見ると、武士道が無意識に根付いて土台にあり、さらにそれを超越しているようにも見えます。

それにしても、新渡戸稲造氏の教養の深さには舌を巻き、冒頭で母国語ではない(borrowed language)言語で記すことへの読者の理解を得ようとしていますが、当時の英語だけでなく英語の古典にも知見があります。

本書は高校生が読むには難し過ぎますが、大学の一般教養の授業で必須教材にすべきかと思います。
たまたまご縁があっていい大人になってから初めて読みましたが、なぜ今まで手にしていなかったのか残念で堪りませんでした。
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