And this brief but deeply meaningful book the author provides a panoramic view of Japanese culture, with particular emphasis on the spirit of the Japanese art. The book has, in fact, establish itself as a classic and it ranks with such other valuable works of its time. The author expresses himself in a crystal clear English convey a message that is significant today as it was before World War ii, when his book first appear. He Advocates peace and a turning in word to the beauty of Art and nature. He is familiar with the Zen philosophy of the Samurai and the tea master as with the sentiments of an ancient Court nobleman in the quiet thoughts of a humble passive.