Rising Patriotism in Japan
The idealized samurai code was given best expression by a Japanese Christian named Inazo Nitobe. His book, "Bushido: The Soul of Japan," was written in English and translated back into Japanese after World War II. It prizes sympathy for the weak and hatred of cowardice - and has been a gold mine for present-day nationalists. This newspaper article describes a changing discourse of Patriotism in Japan . We'll discuss 'discourse' in class and section a lot this quarter. Be prepared!