Why should Japan add the samurais in their army?

Answer 1

As noted the traditional costume or swords in aircraft will not nor should be added to their military forces.

The tradition, values, ideals, and loyalty of the Samurai code of conduct is deeply rooted in the history and culture of Japan.

It is reasonable to believe that the cultural influence of the Samurai code, and perception of Japanese military history will inevitably be an influence on current and future Japanese military to some degree.

The USA Military is a product of our own history and culture. The Japanese Military will be a product of their history and culture as well.

Should Japan add Samurai to their Army?
No.
Should they disassociate their current Army totally from their own cultural history and values?
No. Nor could they if they wanted.

Answer 2

They should not add the Samurai to their Army. Swords are no match for tanks, or even M-16 and AK-47 assault rifles. That said the code of the Samurai which was the Boshido code should be taught in their training. It is no different than the Creed almost every Western soldiers says thousands of times during basic about never surrending, always fighting on and living with honor.
Weapons, uniforms, and other gear are just tools for a soldier, it is their spirit, and the mind which makes a soldier and the Boshido code would produce a good soldier. Just ask the Marines and Soldiers who faced the Japanease troops how many times they would surrender.

Answer 3

The Samurai as such do not exist, in the modern day. Some people do probably keep the practices and rituals alive but as an organized military outfit they are as alive as the "people who dress and act as medieval knights at renaissance fairs are the military force of knights. The Code of the Bushido is based somewhat on Samurai teachings and beliefs so the influence will always be there to a point as som modern military traditions are based on the medieval knights. The classical Samurai is much like the classical though not accurate pictures of knights-the code of honor and one on one combat does not work in modern warfare where the peasant can pick you off outside of sword or lance range. The started being less effective with the advent of large scale, long range archery and were completely out dated with modern rifles.

Answer 4

The answer should be self evident if you are talking about Samurai in the classical sense.

The principles of the Samurai can be useful to any military person.

The Book of Five Rings written by Miyamoto Musashi, and Hagakure written by Tsuramoto Tashiro should be included for any sort of professional military education.

Answer 5

Samurai, contrary to popular belief, is another way of saying Bushi, which means, "warrior," as the "bu" part refers to war. Bujutsu means "art" of war, and Budo means "way of war." Bushido means "way of the 'warrior.'" Thus, in a sense, Japan already has samurai in their army.

(Samurais is not a word, seeing as in Japanese words are spelled the same singular and plural)

As for feudal samurai, they should not, as their armor would just add extra weight, and is not resistance to bullets. The ken (aka tsurugi or katana), is a beautiful weapon, and used to be effective. Now, however, it is archaic.

Also contrary to popular belief, the early samurai would ride on horseback and fight with bows and spears. Either way they would be useless in modern day combat against guns.

Answer 6

There are no samurai in Japan, the Japanese Defence Force recruits like a normal western Army, they also learnt there lesson in WW2 that a sword carried in a plane or against a machine gun is about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike.

Answer 7

The "Samurai" as it was pre-1877 does not exist. The last effect Samurai military force was defeated at the Battle of Shiroyama http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Shiroyama There are no Samurai as they were to join the modern Japanese army.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 8

Samurai were banned in 1876.

Answer 9

There are still samauri! These families did not give it up because their government said.to. they went underground.
As many others who practiced various arts.did.They may be small in #'s but they are there. Public display of 2 swords or wearing the swords is not common. But you can bet these folks practice their skills daily in private

Answer 10

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