Inazo Nitobe’s book Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan, has been described as the most influential book ever written on the Japanese way of the warrior, and is still widely read today, not only in Japan but also around the world. The word Bushido comes from the Japanese roots ‘bushi’ meaning warrior and ‘do’ meaning path or way, which literally translates to - way of the warrior. Born in 1862 into a warrior family, Inazo Nitobe was a prolific writer and respected Japanese statesman. In this book Nitobe takes on the challenge of explaining the meaning of Bushido, which is a moral code concerning samurai attitudes, behaviors and lifestyles. He outlines the moral code of the Samurai’s way of living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds dear. The principles of Bushido emphasized honor, courage, skill in the martial arts, and loyalty to a warrior's master above all else. Noted Japanese scholar Inazo Nitobe also examines the seven precepts of Bushido, and describes the role they played in the life of a samurai warrior. Bushido was the code of conduct for Japan's warrior classes from perhaps as early as the eighth century through modern times. Modern readers will be able to fully appreciate this fascinating text on the values of the samurai and find a way to apply them to the present day.