Nitobe Inazō books in order
Japanese educator, agricultural economist and diplomat
- Lived
- 1862–1933
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 3
Nitobe Inazō published 2 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Bushido: The Soul of Japan (1899).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nitobe Inazō
Standalone novels in order
Japanese Traits and Foreign Influences (1927)
Japan (1931)
Novellas in order
Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Dec 1899)
About Nitobe Inazō
Nitobe Inazō was a Japanese agronomist, diplomat, political scientist, politician, and writer. He studied at Sapporo Agricultural College under the influence of its first president William S. Clark and later went to the United States to study agricultural policy. After returning to Japan, he served as a professor at Sapporo Agricultural College, Kyoto Imperial University, and Tokyo Imperial University, and the deputy secretary general of the League of Nations. He also devoted himself to women's education, helping to found the Tsuda Eigaku Juku and serving as the first president of Tokyo Woman's Christian University and president of the Tokyo Women's College of Economics. He was also a strong advocate for Japanese colonialism, and described Korean people as "primitive".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nitobe Inazō FAQ
- How many books has Nitobe Inazō written?
- Nitobe Inazō published 2 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nitobe Inazō's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bushido: The Soul of Japan.
- What is Nitobe Inazō's last book?
- Japan (1931).
- What is Nitobe Inazō's most famous book?
- Bushido: The Soul of Japan (1899) is Nitobe Inazō's most widely read book.
- Can I read Nitobe Inazō's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Nitobe Inazō is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.