Book Review: Sumo from Rite to Sport

P L Cuyler. John Weatherhill Inc, 1979 The author graduated from Princeton University where she majored in Japanese history. A well thought out book that goes into great detail on … Read more

Book Review: The Samurai

H Paul Varley with Ivan Morris and Nobuko. Penguin Books Ltd, 1974 Not a book for those who want an easy read – a detailed account of the Samurai.

Book Review: The Spirit of Aikido

Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Kodansha, Tokyo, 1984 Discusses the founder’s philosophy as well as pre-war development of Aikido.