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Wisdom of the Shoguns

Wisdom of the Shoguns

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This book offers a collection of wisdom and reflections drawn from the turbulent final years of Japan's Warring States period. Through the words of legendary warriors such as Tokugawa Ieyasu, Miyamoto Musashi and Oda Nobunaga, readers are transported to an era when a warrior was measured not only by the sword but by patience, restraint and moral clarity.

This book can be read as a series of daily meditations for quiet inspiration - with voices from Japan's past illuminating a path forward in your own life - leading toward greater awareness, strength and inner peace:

  • "Life is like carrying a heavy load on a long journey"
    - Tokugawa Ieyasu
  • "Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world"
    - Miyamoto Musashi
  • "Do what you don't want to do first"
    - Takeda Shingen
  • "Patience is the foundation of lasting peace"
    - Tokugawa Ieyasu

Compiled and annotated by Naoko Mikami, each samurai saying is accompanied by one of her elegant calligraphy illustrations that brings the words to life on the page.

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160 pages


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About the Author:

Naoko Mikami is a Japanese artist with a profound commitment to preserving and reimagining traditional Japanese shodo calligraphy.

Drawing on Zen philosophy and Japanese aesthetics, her work blends tradition and modern creativity, capturing themes of resilience, harmony and empowerment.

She has collaborated with martial artists, wellness organizations and international brands, and her works are featured in public and private collections worldwide. Her mission is to restore calligraphy's role as a medium for reflection and motivation, drawing inspiration from the times when warriors, scholars and spiritual leaders used calligraphy as a source for daily guidance.

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