Japanese text of the sixteenth century.
The Hagakure (literally "the shadow Leaves" or "Hidden in the foliage") is a practical guide, ethical and spiritual intended, originally, to Nabeshima samurai clan.
This is a compilation of thoughts and teachings Jocho Yamamoto, former samurai vassal of Nabeshima Mitsushige.
His comments, collected by a young scribe between 1709 and 1716 were not revealed until the early 20th century to the Japanese public since jealously guarded secret for over 150 years by the Nabeshima clan.
Since then, the text has become one of the "bibles" of budoka, as well as the "Gorin No Sho" Miyamoto Musashi and "Indomitable Spirit" Zen monk Takuan ...
