★ ​​Definitive work​​ by Japanese strategy authority ​​Dr. Tomoaki Unakari​​, fusing ​​economics and military history​​!
★ Covers all cold-war tactics—from fire assaults to espionage—in Sun Tzu’s 13 chapters!
★ ​​World’s first systematic interpretation​​ using real battles of Japanese warlords: Takeda Shingen, Uesugi Kenshin, Oda Nobunaga!
★ Blends academic depth (Ancient Warfare History Division, Strategic Studies Association) to extract ​​modern decision-making wisdom​​!

This groundbreaking work systematically deciphers the essence of Sun Tzu’s Art of War through legendary campaigns of Japanese warlords—​​Takeda Shingen, Uesugi Kenshin, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Shibata Katsuie​​.

Authored by a scholar bridging military history and economics, it delves from foundational theories to battlefield applications. It dissects core principles: predicting victory in “Initial Calculations” , winning without combat in “Offensive Strategy” , and dominance via “Weaknesses & Strengths” . Revealing the modern value of this 2,500-year-old strategic classic, it serves as both a military guide and a playbook for contemporary competition.

Tomoaki Unakari​

PhD in Economics, Special Appointment Professor at Japan University of Economics, Director of NPO Sun Tzu Business Academy. Focused on ancient warfare studies, he lectures at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and leads the ​​Ancient Warfare History Division of the Strategic Studies Association​​.

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Sun Tzu
Chapter 2: The Formation Process and Basic Structure of Sun Tzu
Chapter 3: Sun Tzuand Military Texts
Chapter 4: Japan’s Reception of Sun Tzu
Chapter 5: Initial Calculations (Objective Prediction and Deception)
Chapter 6: Waging War (Resource Management and Quick Victories)
Chapter 7: Offensive Strategy (Victory Through Schemes)
Chapter 8: Military Disposition (Defense and Invincibility)
Chapter 9: Strategic Power (Orthodox/Unorthodox Tactics and Momentum)
Chapter 10: Weaknesses & Strengths (Principles of Victory)
Chapter 11: Maneuvering Armies (Deployment)
Chapter 12: Adapting to Change (Commander’s Ingenuity)
Chapter 13: Terrain Analysis (Enemy Insight and Movement)
Chapter 14: Nine Terrains (Geographical Warfare and Unit Positioning)
Chapter 15: Psychological Warfare (Soldier Morale Across Terrains)
Chapter 16: Fire Attacks (Pyrotechnics, Flooding, and Post-War Strategy)
Chapter 17: Espionage (Covert Operations)