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Posts tagged Japanese History
Hara-Kiri : Japanese Ritual Suicide

By Jack Seward

Definition and Significance:Seppuku (orhara-kiri) is a form of Japanese ritual suicide, historically significant in the samurai code of honor, Bushido.

Historical Context: The practice evolved from ancient customs and became institutionalized during thefeudal era.

Ceremonial Procedures: The document details the rituals and formalities involved in seppuku, including the roles of participants and the symbolic elements.

Cultural Impact: Seppuku reflects the philosophical and cultural values of Japan, particularly the emphasis on honor, loyalty, and discipline

C. E. Tuttle Company, 1967, 116 pages

History, social sciencesKevin PicoJapanese Culture, Ritual Suicide, Bushido, Samurai Tradition, Historical Practices, Japanese History, Cultural Anthropology