When Inazo Nitobe published "Bushido: The Soul of Japan" in 1900, he forever changed how the Western world understood Japanese culture and the samurai code of ethics. This comprehensive exploration reveals how Nitobe, a Christian educator and diplomat, masterfully translated...
This is a great little book. It is aimed at beginners to the field but there are still bits of information that seasoned connoisseurs will appreciates. It has an accessible written style and excellent diagrams of features that I’ve never understood or seen such as ‘yo’ and ‘choji ashi’. Highly recommended book.
The Katana I purchased from Tozando is magnificent. It is a work of art. I am deeply grateful for the excellent customer service I received and the beautiful blade.