Bushido & shinto

Iemoto – The Japanese Master-Disciple System That Has Endured Since the Shogunate Era

Mastery is not achieved in a single lifetime—it takes generations. In Japan, some words are like scrolls—they unfurl slowly, not revealing their full meaning at once. One such word is

Iemoto – japoński system mistrz-uczeń, który z czasów shogunatu przetrwał do dziś

Na mistrzostwo pracuje się nie całe życie, tylko całe pokolenia W Japonii niektóre słowa są jak zwoje – rozwijają się powoli, nie od razu odsłaniając swój sens. Jednym z nich

The Invisible Woman – Life as a Samurai’s Wife

Solitude more as a role than a feeling At dawn, Hirata Orise’s home was bathed in twilight—the warmth of the fire had yet to dispel the chill of the night,

Katakiuchi – A License for Samurai Clan Revenge in the Era of the Edo Shogunate

First, Formalities – Then, Bloody Vengeance In feudal Japan, revenge was not an impulse. It was a duty, a ritual, and at the same time a cold legal construct deeply

Yagyū Munenori: The Kenjutsu Master Who Taught the Shōguns That the Most Perfect Strike Is the One You Do Not Deliver

“You already know how to deal death. Now learn how not to.” Before Yagyū Munenori became the most powerful sword instructor in Japan, he was the son of a man

Wakizashi – The Smaller Cousin of the Katana That Bore the Full Weight of Samurai Honor

The True Shadow of the Samurai Among all the swords of ancient Japan, none carried such a silent yet all-encompassing presence as the wakizashi. While pop culture has turned the

Philosophy & Spirituality

Philosophy and Spirituality of Japan is a realm filled with silence, contemplation, and profound insight into the nature of existence. It is a land where the mystical dimensions of Shinto intertwine with Zen philosophy, creating a unique landscape of thought that invites us on an inner journey.

Mono no aware—the subtle sense of melancholy in the face of impermanence—is just one of the keys to understanding the Japanese view of life. Every moment, every drop of rain, every ripple on the surface of a lake becomes an object of meditation, an opportunity to immerse oneself in deep awareness of presence and transience.

Walking the path of bushidō, samurai warriors shaped not only their bodies but also their spirits, striving for harmony between honor and instinct, life and death.

These are just some of the themes that await you in the “Philosophy and Spirituality” section.

In the Silence of a Fleeting Moment: In Search of Infinity, Mindfulness, Beauty, and Harmony in Imperfection

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An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

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