Bushido the Soul of Japan: An Exposition of Japanese Thought:

Bushidō ("the way of the warrior") is the set of codes of honour and ideals that dictated the samurai way of life.
Bushidō represented regulations for samurai attitudes and behavior which evolved significantly through history. It is loosely analogous to the European concept of chivalry. Contemporary forms of bushido are still used in the social and economic organization of Japan. Bushido is best used as an overarching term for all the codes, practices, philosophies and principles of samurai ...