Problem: Bushido, the Soul of Japan
In Bushido, the Soul of Japan, Nitobe explains the concept of bushido, including its origins and its role as a source of strength and pride for the Japanese people and for Japan as a nation.
Answer both of the following in your discussion.
1) According to Nitobe, where did bushido originate, and how did it remain alive through the ages and into the twentieth century?
2) After reading this work and considering your own experience and knowledge of Japan, do you think that bushido really is the soul of Japan, either in terms of the past or the present? Why or why not?