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Japanese swordsmen, called samurai, followed a code of conduct known as bushido, which translates to “the way of the warrior”. While this code of conduct was somewhat reminiscent of chivalry, it is also quite different. The samurai code stresses frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honor until death.  Bushido developed between the 9th and 12th centuries and was passed down for generations as a moral code unuttered and unwritten.  Samurai were known for carrying a Samurai Sword of the Immortals and numerous smaller blades, as well as having thick armor. In an era when most of the world hadn’t developed complex weapons, Japanese samurai had perfected the art of war. The samurai had better armor, better weapons, and better knowledge of warfare than a vast majority of the military forces in the world.

The code of the samurai is much different than the code of European chivalry.  For example, suicide was well tolerated in the samurai code.  If one lost a battle or disgraced their family, ritual suicide was considered legitimate reparation.