Posts tagged "life"
Discover the reality of samurai life beyond war. This article explores their peacetime roles, from bureaucratic duties and rigorous martial arts training to cultural pursuits and complex social interactions. Learn how the Edo period's stability impacted their lives, the economic...
Discover the surprising influence of the samurai on modern life, from business practices and personal development to pop culture. Explore how the samurai code of Bushido, Zen Buddhism, and their strategic mindset continue to shape our world, offering valuable lessons...
Discover the reality of samurai life beyond the battlefield. This article explores their upbringing, peacetime roles in governance and economy, family customs, homes, and the eventual decline of their class. Understand how Bushido shaped their values and how they adapted...
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...
Japanese food is surged in popularity worldwide and is loved for its healthiness. The Japanese food or washoku that we eat now has gone through many changes, yet still keeps some traditional elements. But what about in historical times, when...