Prophet of the Way wrote:
> TXZZ wrote:
> 
>> did the japanese write any respected books on the philosophy or art
>> of war (much like china's "ARt of war" or germany's "on war" and if
>> so are there any websites with it?
> 
> The Chinese 'Art of War' is well known in Japan.  The warlord that
> respected the book most is Takeda-Shingen (1521-1573).  Takeda
> banners had a phrase "Fuu-Rin-Ka-Zan" (Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain)
> from the 'Art of War'. 
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
> 
> List of books on war philosophy:
> 
> http://www.nantaku.co.jp/sonshi/cd/sankou.htm  (J text)
> 
> Many books listed here are modern interpretations of 'Art of War'. 
> We can say it is the most respected book on the subject in Japan.

So would that be a no?