{"title":"Inazo Nitobe","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound insights of Inazo Nitobe, a scholar and diplomat whose works provide a deep dive into Japanese culture and philosophy. Best known for his exploration of Bushido, the code of honour followed by the samurai, Nitobe's writings offer invaluable perspectives on the principles that underpin this ancient way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInazo Nitobe's seminal works, such as \u003cem\u003eBushido: The Samurai Code of Japan\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBushido: The Soul of Japan\u003c\/em\u003e, combine scholarly research with accessible prose, making them perfect for both curious readers and seasoned scholars. Through these books, Nitobe seeks to bridge the cultural gap between East and West by articulating the values and ethics that guide Japanese society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are interested in sports, education, or cultural reference, Nitobe’s works are essential reading for anyone eager to understand the discipline and moral framework of the samurai. His writings not only educate but also inspire readers to reflect on the relevance of honour and integrity in today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bushido-the-soul-of-japan-by-inazo-nitobe-9780241472439","title":"Bushido: The Soul of Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'What Japan was she owed to the samurai. They were not only the flower of the nation, but its root as well.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding \u003cem\u003ethe soul of Japan\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354649841900,"sku":"9780241472439","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26523723482273.jpg?v=1744285069"},{"product_id":"bushido-the-samurai-code-of-japan-by-inazo-nitobe-9784805314890","title":"Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBushido: The Samurai Code of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most influential books ever written on \"the way of the warrior.\" A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way of living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds dear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are seven precepts of Bushido: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honour, and loyalty. Together, these seven values create a system of beliefs that is unique to Japanese philosophy and culture, and is still alive today. Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's foremost scholars, thoroughly explores each of these values and explains how they differ from their Western counterparts. Until you understand the philosophy behind the ethics, you will never fully grasp what it meant to be a Samurai—what it meant to have Bushido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBushido\u003c\/i\u003e, Nitobe points out similarities between Western and Japanese history and culture. He argues that \"no matter how different any two cultures may appear to be on the surface, they are still created by human beings, and as such have deep similarities.\" Nitobe believed that connecting Bushido with greater teachings could make an important contribution to all humanity—that the way of the Samurai is not something peculiarly Japanese, but of value to the entire human race. \u003ci\u003eBushido: The Samurai Code of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide to the very essence of Samurai and Japanese cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853398462700,"sku":"9784805314890","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25539483483898.jpg?v=1759201871"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/inazo-nitobe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}