The Japanese Art of Self-Mastery
明治期の自己修養思想を英語圏の読者に届ける翻訳シリーズ。 新渡戸稲造、橋本左内、幸田露伴らの古典を英訳する。
収録書籍（全6冊）
Shūyō——The Japanese Art of Self-Mastery, Vol. 1
Inazō Nitobe
philosophy / 2026-03-20
Nitobe Inazo's foundational work on self-cultivation — a systematic guide to building character through discipline and reflection.
Keihatsu-roku——Five Rules for Life, Vol. 2
Sanai Hashimoto
philosophy / 2026-03-20
Written at age fifteen by a samurai prodigy — five rules for self-discipline that remain striking in their clarity and resolve.
Doryokuron——The Theory of Effort, Vol. 3
Rohan Koda
philosophy / 2026-04-04
Koda Rohan's rigorous examination of effort — what it is and why most people misunderstand it.
Doryokuron——Effort in Practice, Vol. 4
Rohan Koda
philosophy / 2026-04-04
The practical sequel — how to apply the theory of effort to daily work and creative endeavour.
Doryokuron——The Cultivation of Ki, Vol. 5
Rohan Koda
philosophy / 2026-04-04
The final volume of Koda Rohan's effort trilogy — on cultivating the vital energy that sustains all endeavour.
Self-Vigilance
Inazo Nitobe
philosophy / 2026-03-18
Nitobe's lesser-known companion to Bushido — a collection of maxims for maintaining integrity in daily life.