Self-DisciplineSamurai Never Neglected Training — Preparing for Unseen Battles
Introduction Samurai lived with the belief that peace was only a moment between battles.They trained every day —...
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Samurai LeadershipHojo Masako: Japan’s First Woman to Lead the Samurai
When Japan’s first female Prime Minister,Sanae Takaichi, took office, many people called it a historic moment.But d...
History LessonsSamurai Welfare: The “Osukui-mai” System
In the age of the samurai, Japan often faced famines and poor harvests.When crops failed, many farmers and townspeo...
Samurai LeadershipToyotomi Hideyoshi’s Global Investment: Trade and Ambition
Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not only a warrior but also a man who understood the power of global trade.In the late 1500s...
Self-DisciplineThe Samurai and Their Sword — A Lesson for Modern Professionals
For the samurai, the sword was more than a weapon.It was theirsoul— a symbol of honor, discipline, and self-control...
Self-DisciplineSamurai and Hot Springs: Healing, Silence, and Strategy
1. Healing the Wounds of War For the samurai, hot springs were more than a place to relax — they were a natural ...
Self-DisciplineSamurai Habits: Discipline Beyond Motivation
Many people believe that success comes from motivation.But true success is built onhabit, not emotion. Even the ...
History LessonsCursed Blades of Japan — The Dark Legends of Samurai Swords
What Is a “Cursed Sword”? In Japan, a sword was more than a weapon.It was a mirror of the soul — a symbol of pow...
History LessonsThe One-Eyed Dragon: Date Masamune
Date Masamune (1567 – 1636) was a powerful samurai lord from northern Japan, known as“The One-Eyed Dragon.”He lost ...
Self-DisciplineSamurai Minimalism: The Edo Way of Living with Less
In Edo Japan, people lived in small wooden houses callednagaya.A family’s belongings could often fit into a single ...