Ancient Chinese culture is brilliant, and the art of war is one of the most outstanding, creating countless "world first" glories. Sadly, however, although the Art of War originated in China, the most in-depth study of it took place in the land of Dongying. Japan's uniqueness in the study of military scripts is breathtaking.
After the Warring States period, Japan entered the Tokugawa shogunate period, focusing on both civil and military affairs. The study of the art of war became a hot topic for many scholars at that time, and the study of military books such as "The Art of War" flourished. According to records, there were more than 50 schools specializing in the study of the Art of War at that time, and many scholars who were proficient in the art of war emerged, forming a unique system of interpretation. During this period, annotated editions such as "Sun Tzu Copy", "Sun Wu Excerpts", and "Sun Tzu's Proverbs" appeared and were widely circulated.
With the passage of time, the Japanese martial arts school "Martial Arts" rose to prominence based on the "Art of War". It can be said that "The Art of War" had a profound impact on the Japanese military circles. During the Meiji Restoration, Japanese scholars not only applied the art of war to the military field, but also extended its theoretical ideas to the social, economic, and life fields. The book "Sun Tzu and the Commercial War" created a precedent for the application of "The Art of War" to economics, and became an important basis for later research. After the outbreak of World War II, the Japanese military even set up an agency dedicated to the study of the Art of War.
Most notably, however, is that after the Meiji period, Japanese scholars took the study of the Art of War to new heights. They are no longer limited to the military value of the art of war, but apply it to the social sphere. At this time, various annotated editions sprung up, and the art of war set off an unprecedented upsurge of research in Japanese academic circles. In particular, a Japanese entrepreneur named Takeo Ohashi successfully applied the Art of War to the fields of economics and management through in-depth study of the Art of War, which greatly improved the company's business efficiency.
Since the beginning of this century, the study of the Art of War in Japan has continued to expand into new fields, trying to combine the book of war with the development of science and technology. In recent years, professional books such as "New Interpretation of Sun Tzu" and "Research on the Intellectual History of Sun Tzu" have emerged, providing more references for new beginners. However, it is regrettable that although the market in China is full of original and derivative works of The Art of War, not enough attention has been paid to its research.
What do you think of Japan's in-depth study of the Art of War, and why Chinese scholars have not paid enough attention to this heirloom of war? Perhaps it is time to re-examine our country's position in the study of the art of war and not to repeat the mistakes of history. It is hoped that Chinese scholars will pay more attention to this heirloom in the future, so that the Chinese art of war will once again be brilliant in the world.
References: Sun Tzu's Art of War, Operating with the Art of War, and Research on Sun Tzu's Intellectual History
The Treasure of China's Art of War Why does "The Art of War" shine brilliantly in Japan? The article profoundly explores the glorious history of the ancient Chinese art of war and the reasons why it has caused great repercussions in Japan. The essay is thought-provoking and invites one to wonder about the place of China's art of war in the present era and why it has not been able to achieve more significant results on the international stage.
First of all, the article describes in detail the prosperous history of the Chinese art of war, represented by the Art of War, emphasizing China's leading position in the study of the art of war. However, the author does not shy away from reality, pointing out that China is far inferior to Japan in terms of the dissemination of military books, which is quite embarrassing. Through the presentation of historical facts, the article gives readers a clearer understanding of the historical background of the Chinese art of war.
Second, the article emphasizes the depth and breadth of Japan's study of the art of war. Especially during the Warring States period and the Meiji Restoration, Japanese scholars' study of the Art of War reached its peak, and it was not only applied to the military field, but also expanded to many fields such as society, economy, and life. This contrast is particularly stark, which makes people deeply regret, and at the same time arouses thinking about why China has not been at the forefront in the study of the art of war.
It is worth noting that the article mentions that after the Meiji period, Japanese scholars applied the Art of War to economics, further confirming the wide application of the Art of War in the non-military field. This point provides new theoretical support for Japan's success in the economy and management, and raises some questions worth pondering about China's competitive advantage in today's global economic system.
Most strikingly, Takeo Ohashi is a typical example of how he successfully applied the Art of War to the fields of economics and management through in-depth study of the Art of War, which improved the company's business efficiency. This case vividly demonstrates the practical application of the art of war in modern business practice, and provides reference and inspiration for Chinese entrepreneurs.
However, the article also points out a regrettable phenomenon, that is, although the Chinese market is full of original and derivative works of the Art of War, the Chinese have not paid enough attention to its research. This situation is quite embarrassing, and it also prompts us to reflect on whether China has "abandoned its treasures without knowing it" in the study of the art of war.
Overall, this article provides readers with a comprehensive and profound perspective through an in-depth analysis of the history of the Chinese art of war, the current state of Japanese studies, and practical application cases. It has sparked reflections on Chinese cultural heritage, academic research, and practical applications, and has also stimulated more expectations for Chinese scholars in the study of the art of war. It is hoped that in the future, China will be able to re-examine this heirloom treasure, live up to history, and usher in a more glorious era of the art of war.
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