Hagakure
The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

Manga version of the Hagakure...read it at the same time you read the book. Give this book to someone who is starting out on their martial arts journey; it will help them focus on some of the more intangible aspects of MA that (so often) are ignored in todays 'get ready to test for your next colored......more

Hi all, I am the writer of this book, thanks for your nice reviews here. "If you have any interest in samurai especially about Japanese perspective and the Bushido code of that time... but you don't feel that you are up to reading the actual book, then definitely recommend checking out "Hagakure: Th......more

Hagakure - The Code of The Samurai If you have seen the movie Ghost Dog you have been introduced to the Hagakure. If you have studied the Bushido in any form, then no doubt you have come across this work. Profound and misunderstood at the same time. A lifetime treat to unravel slowly and deliberately......more

In many ways, I think that this version builds upon the writings of Tsunetomo by adding a picturesque clarity. The simplicity of the style that William Scott Wilson's classic English translation has is nothing to shy away from, however, I was interested in how the manga adaptation would work for suc......more

This was a wonderful version of the classic philosophies of Tsunetomo! Every child should be given this book when they are in grade school in order to learn how to carry themselves honorably throughout life. I will NEVER give up this book!......more