Yamato Damashii - Japanese Spirit
The distinctive spiritual character and virtue of the Japanese people.
Yamato damashii refers to the unique spiritual qualities traditionally associated with Japanese identity: courage, sincerity, loyalty, and purity of heart. It represents the cultural values nurtured through centuries of Shinto influence on Japanese character.
Yamato damashii is the spirit forged through generations of living in harmony with the kami.
Yamato damashii connects Shinto spirituality with Japanese national identity.
Kokugaku writings