Written in the 18th century by Munehisa Honma — the most celebrated rice merchant in Japan’s history — The Fountain of Gold reveals the principles, discipline, and psychology that turned trading into both an art and a science.

In this rare classic, Honma shares:

Timeless market wisdom rooted in human behavior, not just numbers.
The Sakata Method — rules that formed the foundation of modern candlestick charting.
Insights on risk, discipline, and patience that remain as relevant today as they were in Edo-period Japan.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a day trader, or a student of market history, this book offers a window into strategies that have outlasted empires.

Learn from the man who turned rice into gold — and whose ideas still move markets centuries later.

Honma, The Fountain of Gold

The Three Monkey Record of Money

The God of Trading, Honma

The Creator of Japanese Candle Charts

Honma’s Secret Methods of Investment, Sakata, 1755

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Honma, The Fountain of Gold