Question

How was chivalry influenced in Japan? How is it influenced today?

Answer 1

In Japan many of the men when by the bushido code. This code was basically "the code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai." or the way of the warrior.

Answer 2

Okay, but what is the difference between bushido and chivalry? I googled it, but the two definitions were basically the same. Am I not getting it or are they basically the same thing?

Answer 3

Bushido is a code about having courage and staying strong until death. A quote by Kato Kiyomasa states that "If a man does not investigate into the matter of Bushido daily, it will be difficult for him to die a brave and manly death. Thus, it is essential to engrave this business of the warrior into one's mind well." While Chivalry is viewed more as a code honor. Another difference is "Unmanliness" is a significant element in the Bushido code, something that is not as articulated in the European ideal of Chivalry. meaning that the The tenets of Bushido do not affirm love and courtly emotions as the European ideal affirms. Does this help with seeing the difference?

Answer 4

So basically

Chivalry is having selflessness
While bushido focuses on honor and loyalty to the master above all else.