IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSHIDO PHILOSOPHY IN JAPANESE SOCIETY RECENTLY

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation form of Bushido in Japanese society nowadays. Qualitative method was used in this study. The data were collected through library research method. Theory of power relations from Foucault (2014) and Ikeno Osamu’s (2002) concept of cultural point of view were used in analysing the data. The results show that the Bushido Philosophy implemented in several forms, namely: Gi or Seigi: honesty and justice; Yuuki's: courage; Jin. Sokuin no Kokoro: humanity and sympathy; Reigi: manners; Meiyou: honor and good name; Chuugi: loyalty and fidelity; and Kokki: restraint. These attitudes are the guiding values that the Japanese people implement.