Exploring the East: Japanese Journey

Exploring the History and Legacy of the Samurai Code The Samurai Code, or bushido, is a concept steeped in centuries of Japanese culture and tradition. It shapes the way of life for Japan's most famous warrior caste and has been adopted by many civilians during the feudal period to honor their warrior class. In modern times the term still carries a lot of weight with traditional Japanese, and is seen as a representation of the true spirit of Japan. To explore the Samurai Code, we must first understand its history, principles, and legacy in Japanese culture. History of the Samurai Code The Samurai Code, or bushido, is thought to have originated during the feudal period in Japan (12th - 16th centuries). It was during this period that the warrior class of Samurai was in full swing, living and fighting by their own code of honor and their adherence to the code was so strict that it was often lawed. By the end of the 16th century, the code of Bushido had been written and codified, con...