Posts tagged "Japanese Idioms"
Discover the fascinating intersection of samurai ethics and Western philosophy. Explore Bushido's core tenets—courage, honor, loyalty—and their parallels in Stoicism, Aristotelian ethics, and chivalry. Understand key differences in cultural emphasis and learn how these ancient philosophies offer valuable lessons for...
Discover the profound connection between Zen Buddhism and Bushido, the samurai code. Explore how Zen's emphasis on mindfulness, meditation, and emptiness shaped Bushido's core principles like righteousness, courage, and loyalty. Learn how this interplay fostered a warrior spirit of disciplined...
What is Fuchi-gashira? Fuchi-gashira is a decorative metal fitting attached to the handle of a Japanese sword. It is a general term for two metal fittings: the Tsukagashira (commonly known as "kashira") attached to the end of the handle, and...
We have written a number of entries about how the katana appears in many Japanese idioms, these gained a great response from our readers. Therefore, we decided to take things a little broader, focusing not only on the sword but...
Our popular blog post series is back again There are even more sword-related Japanese idioms we would like to introduce to you. Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 have also been well received, and we encourage you to read these...