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bushido

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traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living

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Bushido was an ideal, and it remained fairly uniform from the 13th century to the 19th century — the ideals of Bushido transcended social class, time and geographic location of the warrior class. Source: Internet

He is best known for his quote: Wilson, p, 131 "If a man does not investigate into the matter of Bushido daily, it will be difficult for him to die a brave and manly death. Source: Internet

The foundations of the ethical code of Bushido began to take hold during the Heian period with the samurai. Source: Internet

Dinova, N. (2005) "Mayday: Bushido Karaoke on Saddle Creek". Source: Internet

It was one of the primary traditions in the samurai life and the Bushido code: loyalty and honour until death, as the Japanese perceived it. Source: Internet

The Japanese bushido code of honor, coupled with effective propaganda which portrayed American G.I.s as ruthless animals, prevented surrender for many Japanese soldiers. Source: Internet

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