The Modern Samurai (2nd Edition) explores the transformation of Japan’s ancient warrior code, bushidō, and its integration into the modern school system during the prewar period. The book examines how martial arts (budo) were adapted and westernized to serve as tools for moral education, shaping generations of students and influencing Japanese society. Through detailed accounts of key figures, historical developments, and educational reforms, this work reveals how the discipline, ethics, and philosophy of the samurai were preserved, transformed, and institutionalized in modern Japan.
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