Books ::: Series ::: jidai

moyashi · May 9, 2002, 13:43

OK, new idea here.

jidai referring to the "ahem" medieval Japan.

If your into Samurai stories I highly recommend the Musashi series by Eiji Yoshikawa.

Mushashi is possibly the most famous swordsman in all of Japan.
He's famous for the use of 2 swords while battling.

seems like this is pretty close to fact but not a full biography.

Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Musahsi
Yep, same Musashi as above.

This book, hype as a guide to understanding Japanese business is actually a look into Musahsi's fight style. He based his writtings on the Art of War by Sun Tsu (various spellings here).

I've read both treaties. They're great and help you get a look into why Japan lost WWII but basically won WWi.

thomas · May 9, 2002, 16:39

Thanks for mentioning Musashi. I've heard about the 5 Rings, but never read it. I wonder if Japanese biz is really Samurai style.

=> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...348660-6012005

moyashi · May 9, 2002, 17:03

hmmm I wonder myself. Not that much recently ;)

samuraitora · Oct 30, 2003, 00:07

The book of 5 Rings and The Art of War are excellent books. From what I hear and have seen myself from dealings with Japanese business men in Japan, it is very mid-evil still.

May 9, 2002, 13:43	#1
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	Books ::: Series ::: jidai OK, new idea here. jidai referring to the "ahem" medieval Japan. If your into Samurai stories I highly recommend the Musashi series by Eiji Yoshikawa. Mushashi is possibly the most famous swordsman in all of Japan. He's famous for the use of 2 swords while battling. seems like this is pretty close to fact but not a full biography. Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Musahsi Yep, same Musashi as above. This book, hype as a guide to understanding Japanese business is actually a look into Musahsi's fight style. He based his writtings on the Art of War by Sun Tsu (various spellings here). I've read both treaties. They're great and help you get a look into why Japan lost WWII but basically won WWi. __________________ crazy gonna crazy

May 9, 2002, 16:39	#2
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Thanks for mentioning Musashi. I've heard about the 5 Rings, but never read it. I wonder if Japanese biz is really Samurai style. => http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...348660-6012005 __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

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samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	The book of 5 Rings and The Art of War are excellent books. From what I hear and have seen myself from dealings with Japanese business men in Japan, it is very mid-evil still. __________________ ja mata samuraitora (^_-)/

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moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	hmmm I wonder myself. Not that much recently ;)