WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Naval Academy Bushido & Ethics Booklets / 1932 Cadet

  

This is an original set of rare educational booklets from the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy (Kaigun Heigakko), issued in 1932 (Showa 7) for the 65th class of cadets. The Imperial Japanese Naval Academy was Japan's elite officer training school, similar in prestige to West Point or Annapolis in the United States. It produced the highest-ranking naval officers of the Empire of Japan. Candidates, often teenage boys, underwent strict military, academic, and moral training to become future leaders of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

What's Included in This Set. These booklets were actual training materials used to shape the minds and spirits of young cadets. They reflect the cultural values and martial philosophy of Japan before World War II. A code of conduct combining Bushido (the Samurai code of honor), moral discipline, and seven behavioral principles for cadets. It taught loyalty, humility, courage, and self-sacrifice.

Includes classic warrior texts by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, such as The Book of Five Rings, Fudochi Shinmyoroku, and 35 Articles on Strategy. These were used to instill mental discipline, calm under pressure, and strategic thinking. In prewar Japan, becoming a military officer was not just a career-it was a spiritual mission. These documents give rare insight into how Japan fused Samurai values with modern military doctrine. Each page carries the weight of history and the personal marks of the students who once studied them. Perfect for collectors of World War II memorabilia, military ethics, Bushido philosophy, or educational history. Own a Piece of Japan's Naval Legacy.