To Those Who Fight by Takashi Araya A book exploring Bushido and the spirit of the warrior. - Author: Takashi Araya - Title: To Those Who Fight - ISBN: 978-4-7991-0193-8 - Genre: Society/Politics Namiki Shobo The author, tasked with establishing the first special forces unit of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, sought the guiding principle of "Bushido" to create a formidable unit, not only in terms of skills but also in spirit, believing that training soldiers in Bushido would create the world's strongest special forces. In their first real mission, the deployment to Iraq, the Japanese approach of winning over the local population was highly praised. The purpose of Japanese martial arts is not to kill or injure the opponent, but to purify their evil spirits and open the path to coexistence and co-prosperity. Delve into the essence of "Bushido," created over a thousand years! As a non-smoker, there is absolutely no smell or stains from cigarettes. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a product in perfect, like-new condition, or if you are overly concerned about minor details. No claims and no returns accepted. *** No price reduction due to the cost of shipping. ***