{"product_id":"9781462900091","title":"Japanese Samurai Code: Classic Strategies for Success","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating Japanese culture and business guide explains how \u003ci\u003ebushido\u003c\/i\u003e samurai culture has influenced modern Japanese behavior and business practices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBushido\u003c\/i\u003e, the ethical system of Japan's famous samurai class, which ruled the country from 1192 until 1868, eventually came to encompass every aspect of the lives of the people—their philosophical and spiritual beliefs, their etiquette, their family life, their dress, their work, their aesthetic sense, even their recreation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Samurai Code\u003c\/i\u003e, Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente attempts to identify the positive factors in \u003ci\u003eBushido\u003c\/i\u003e that were primarily responsible for the astounding economic success of the Japanese, and still today play a vital role in their economic prowess. Perfect for those interested in doing business in, or with, Japan, or just trying to improve their own personal skills and performance, this book is a success manual for people in any endeavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapters include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power of the Samurai Culture—\u003ci\u003eKyoui no Bushi Bunka\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Spirit that Motivates the Japanese—\u003ci\u003eNihonjin no Seishin\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking the Best\u0026amp;Leaving the Rest—\u003ci\u003eShusha Sentaku no \"Myou\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Power of Dignity—\u003ci\u003eHinkaku no Chikara\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Samurai Work Ethic—\u003ci\u003eBushi no Roudoh Rinri\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowing Without Being Told—\u003ci\u003eAnmoku no Ryokai\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting to Change—\u003ci\u003eHenka ni Taiou\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Discriminating Mind—\u003ci\u003eUrusai no Hitotachi\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003eand more!\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176333787376,"sku":"9781462900091","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462900091_p0.jpg?v=1763679824","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462900091","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}