Book Launch: The Iroha Teachings of Lord Shimazu — Samurai Wisdom from A to Z

Ancient Samurai Teachings Reimagined for Modern Readers

🏯 About the Book

The Iroha Teachings of Lord Shimazu is a modern bilingual edition of a 16th-century moral and ethical guide penned by Lord Shimazu Tadayoshi of Satsuma—one of Japan’s most influential feudal lords. Known as the Iroha Uta, this set of 47 teachings, organized according to the traditional Japanese syllabary (い, ろ, は…), is a timeless guide to human character, leadership, and ethical behavior.

This special edition features:

The original Japanese text
Modern English translations
Expanded interpretations relevant to today’s society

💡 Why Read This?

Whether you’re a student of Japanese history, a martial artist, a business leader, or someone seeking deeper moral insight, this book offers enduring wisdom such as:

“Hearing and reciting the wisdom of the past is meaningless unless it is applied in one’s actions.”
“Wisdom and knowledge are not burdens—even when carried in great measure.”

Each poem in the Iroha sequence reflects universal values: humility, courage, discipline, kindness, and the importance of introspection.

📘 Book Features

47 moral teachings from the Warring States period
Side-by-side Japanese and English text
Practical modern commentary and ethical insights
Ideal for reflection, teaching, or daily meditation
Kindle optimized and beautifully formatted

🔖 Sample Entries

い (I): “Hearing and reciting the wisdom of the past is meaningless unless it is applied in one’s actions.”
ろ (Ro): “Whether one lives in a grand tower or a humble hut, what matters is the heart.”
ち (Chi): “Wisdom and knowledge are not burdens. They command respect.”

🖋️ About the Author

Shimazu Tadayoshi (Nisshinsai) was a 16th-century daimyo and the philosophical pillar of the powerful Shimazu Clan. His teachings not only guided warriors but also formed the moral foundation of his domain. This edition is translated and interpreted by Shirozame with an aim to make samurai wisdom accessible to global readers.

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Book Launch: The Iroha Teachings of Lord Shimazu — Samurai Wisdom from A to Z