Seppuku, also known as hara-kiri, is a form of ritual suicide that was practiced by samurai in feudal Japan. It was not that samurai "loved" seppuku; rather, it was a deeply ingrained aspect of their code of honor, known as bushido. Here are several reasons behind the practice:
1. **Honor and Shame**: Samurai placed a high value on honor and loyalty. If a samurai was defeated in battle, captured by the enemy, or brought shame upon himself or his