While repeating knowledge about the Samurai code-the Bushido i just thought let's publish some details from Wikipedia for readers who are interested in Asian culture:
The five main requirements to a Samurai(Dōjōkun):
Faithfullness:
Towards the Emperor and the homeland
Towards the parents and respect.
Towards yourself as well as dilligence.
Politeness:
Love
Modesty
Etiquette
Braveness:
Hardness and Cold bloodedness
Patience and Persistence
Repartee
Openess and Honesty:
Sense for honor
Justness
Simplicity
Clarity
Wisdom through the study of warfare and philosophy.(文武両道, bumbu ryōdō)
The seven virtues:
Rectitude (義 gi)
Courage (勇 yū)
Benevolence (仁 jin)
Respect (礼 rei)
Honesty (誠 makoto)
Honor (名誉 meiyo)
Loyalty (忠義 chūgi)
Associated virtues
Filial piety (孝 kō)
Wisdom (智 chi)
Care for the aged (悌 tei)
To have violated these ideals meant for a Samurai to have to commit suicide until 1868(Seppuko 切腹)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido
