For those downloading the PDF, specific sections stand out as foundational to modern technical analysis.
Where mountains are reversal, rivers are consolidation. Shimizu described the "Stagnant River" (tight sideways range), the "Rushing River" (broadening formation), and the "Dried Riverbed" (narrowing doji sequence). He taught that a dry riverbed always precedes a flood—meaning extreme compression before a breakout. The Japanese Chart Of Charts By Seiki Shimizu Pdf
A classic reference compiling many standard music/chord/scale charts and related tables used by Japanese musicians and arrangers. This guide explains where to look for it, how to use typical contents, and study/practice tips. For those downloading the PDF, specific sections stand
1. The "Source Code" of Candlesticks Most modern trading books repackage the same dozen patterns (Doji, Hammer, Engulfing). Shimizu goes deeper. He explains the Japanese names and the agricultural psychology behind the patterns. You aren't just learning a shape; you are learning the "story" the market is telling. For example, he delves into the philosophical difference between a "morning star" and an "evening star" in a way that modern glossaries often skip. He taught that a dry riverbed always precedes
2. Focus on "Sakata's Five Methods" While most traders only know candlesticks, Shimizu introduces the broader context of the Sakata's Five Methods (Three Mountains, Three Rivers, Three Gaps, Three Methods, Three Lines). This provides a structural framework for chart reading that goes beyond single candle patterns, offering a more holistic view of market tops and bottoms.
3. Unique Charting Techniques The book discusses variations of the standard candlestick, such as Renko and Kagi charts. While these are available in modern software, reading Shimizu’s original explanation of how they filter out "noise" provides a fresh perspective on why they exist.
4. Price Gaps (Windows) Shimizu offers one of the most detailed treatises on gaps (referred to as "windows" in Japanese charting) available in literature. He categorizes them with high precision, distinguishing between exhaustion gaps and breakaway gaps in a way that is practical for determining stop-loss placement.