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The Japanese Samurai Code: Classic Strategies for Success
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The Japanese Samurai Code: Classic Strategies for Success Paperback - 2005

by De Mente, Boye Lafayette

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Tuttle Publishing, 2005-03-15. Paperback. Very Good. Unmarked trade paperback
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Summary

Japan has achieved a number of triumphs due to the cultural traits inherited from their samurai ancestors. Examples include the country's transformation from a warrior-dominated agrarian society to a modern industrial nation, and its rebound from the destruction of World War II to its status as the second largest economy in the world.

Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente identifies the character traits in the samurai code of ethics that made these incredible transformations possible. He explains how these traits can be applied by anyone to enhance their own personal skills and performance, making The Japanese Samurai Code a success manual for everyone.

From the publisher

Boye Lafayette De Mente worked for several years as an editor of newspapers and magazines in Tokyo and has written many books on Asian language and culture, including Survival Japanese, Asian Face Reading, Kata, Korean Business Etiquette, Instant Japanese, Business Guide to Japan's Cultural Code Words, Korean Business Ethics, and Instant Korean. He Lives in Paradise Valley, AZ.

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No Westerner has ever spent more than a few days in Japan without becoming aware of something that is subtle and seemingly mysterious about Japanese culture-something that makes itself felt despite the cacophony of sounds, neon signs and other garish sights that make up the more conspicuous modern-day facade of the country.

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"A must-read for anyone who wants to tap into the teachings of the samurai. Boye Lafayette De Mente identifies the warrior traits that helped transform Japan, then explains how you can apply them in today's society."—Black Belt

About the author

Boye Lafayette De Mente has been involved with Japan, China, and Korea since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, trade journalist, editor, and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo and The American Institute for Foreign Trade (now Thunderbird: The School of Global Management). His 70-plus books include Japan's Cultural Code Words, Business Guide to Japan, and Japan Unmasked.