In his book Bushido — The Soul of Japan, Inazo Nitobe, who later became the under - secretary - general of the League of Nations, explained this cultural fascination with death.
Inazo Nitobe, kes sai hiljem Rahvasteliidu peasekretäri asetäitjaks, selgitas oma raamatus „Bushido – The Soul of Japan ”, miks on surm sealses kultuuris niivõrd lummav.