The Samurai in Japan were the equivalent of The Kshatriya in ancient India. They were the warrior community in Japan and were instrumental for the defeat of Russia in the Russo-Japanese war in the 16th century. The Samurai stood for a strict code of conduct-honour,bravery,chivalry,team spirit and sacrifice! At that time Japan was the leading power in Asia and dominated most of South East Asia including China. The Emperor was God for the Samurai and to be obeyed at all costs.
With the advent of the US traders and army the influence of the Samurai declined and the Americans were able to persuade the Emperor to buy armaments and train the army using western methods. The Samurai stubbornly refused to bow to western commercialism and methods and continued with their ancient traditions till the very end.
With the extinction of The Samurai, Japan lost its fighting spirit and its high traditions!
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