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Bushido: legacies of the Japanese tattoo by takahiro kitamura

Stuff I'm reading about on my days off this week. As well as trying to find more info on edo and 'images of the floating world' period Japanese art/ wood blocks

It's been super interesting so far, I'm really enjoying finding so much information. Answers to questions that I had no idea that I'd been looking for in the wrong places for years!

I'll keep you updated :)

Working smarter not harder

Sharper knives require less force.

Tools that are in tune make work a lot less work and a lot more enjoyable.

I've been thinking that some guided study would benifit my being. Regaurdless of wether it's studying piano, oil painting, jujutsu, yoga or bushido.
I I think I'd feel sharper and more productive. Being out of school for the first extended period in my life i realize how much I enjoy learning.

Anyhow here's a bit on bushido. You can google it for more if it strikes your fancy :)

"If a man does not investigate into the matter of Bushido daily, it will be difficult for him to die a brave and manly death. Thus, it is essential to engrave this business of the warrior into one's mind well."