For Social Samurais

This concludes the series on the Asakura House Code. We hope you enjoyed it and gained some “Samurai Wisdom” as a result. What happened to the Asakura Clan? Did their successors follow the code? FOR THE ANSWER - Check out the article
LAW 17: When a suit is brought to you for your direct decision, do not bend an iota between reason and unreason. If you hear that an official has acted arbitrarily [for private gain], and that fact is well established, you must impose the same penalt
LAW 16: When you pass a temple, monastery or town dwelling and the like, rein in your horse for a moment. If the place is attractive, give some words of praise. If the place is damaged, show your concern by expressing your sympathy. These people w
LAW 15: Do not permit any castle other than that of the Asakura to be built in this province. Move all high‑ranking retainers without exception to Ichijōgatani (the Asakura castle). Permit their deputies (daikan) and lower officials (gesu or shitazuk
LAW 14: Three times a year, select men of ability and honesty, and send them on inspection tours of the province. They must listen to the views of the common people and farmers, and collect information concerning incidences of misgovernment. It will
Law 13: Regrettable is the practice of selecting an auspicious day or considering a lucky direction in order to win a battle or take a castle, and even shift the time and date accordingly. No matter how auspicious the day may be, if you set sail your