If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Samurai This Web site provides a wealth of information on the Samurai, including their influence on Japanese culture and politics. 1. Read the article comparing the samurai with European knights. What were the similarities between the two groups? What were the differences? Click on the "Samurai Culture" link. 2. How did the samurai view death? How does this view compare with prevalent views in the modern-day West? 3. What are important aspects of the tea ceremony? Why is this genteel art associated with the samurai? 4. What are three aspects of samurai wisdom that stand out for you? Why are they important for understanding the samurai? 5. How did Samurai values affect Japan after the Meiji restoration?