--- product_id: 106292920 title: "The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls" price: "€ 36.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106292920-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls **Price:** € 36.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls - **How much does it cost?** € 36.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106292920-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This illuminating study of martial arts techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles demystifies one of the most misunderstood figures in Japanese history—the ninja. A landmark collection of shinobi texts featuring 70 illustrations and 100 poems representing some of the oldest ninjutsu writings in the world The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after collection of historical documents brings to light the secret practices, techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles of the shinobi. Included are: • the Shinobi Hiden, or “Secret Ninja Tradition ”, a documentation of techniques commonly attributed to one of the best-known ninja masters, Hattori Hanzo; • the Koka Ryu Ninjutsu Densho , a small but important work from the Edo period that reveals the realm of ninja magic and spells; • the three shinobi scrolls of the Gunpo Jiyoshu , a manual enthusiastically promoted by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun of Japan; • 100 poems written between the 12th and 15th centuries— making them the oldest collection of written ninjutsu information in the world • 70 historical black-and-white illustrations depicting ninja tools and weapons. The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi will enthrall martial artists eager to learn the real skills of the shinobi, as well as anyone interested in this exciting period of Japanese history and espionage. Review: Great book. - Great informative book. Review: History and Practice Meet - This is the first of Antony and Yoshie's books that I have read and it is a marvelous work. There is a plethora of historically accurate information combined with philosophies that can be applied to everyday life in the same vein as Sun Tzu's Art of War. What I found particularly enjoyable is the final section of the book which contains a number of poems and translations of their meanings/applications. These poems (whether intentionally or not) do a fantastic job of summarizing the previous content of the book and also contribute a bit of the mysticism that has always surrounded Ninjutsu. This is a great read for practitioners, historians or even just those with a passing interest in ninjas. I look forward to reading Antony and Yoshie's next book: Iga and Koka Ninja Skills: The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #740,760 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #62 in Haiku & Japanese Poetry #74 in Japanese Poetry & Haiku #83 in Asian Poetry (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519tlFlYVHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book. *by A***R on March 27, 2026* Great informative book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History and Practice Meet *by C***E on July 30, 2013* This is the first of Antony and Yoshie's books that I have read and it is a marvelous work. There is a plethora of historically accurate information combined with philosophies that can be applied to everyday life in the same vein as Sun Tzu's Art of War. What I found particularly enjoyable is the final section of the book which contains a number of poems and translations of their meanings/applications. These poems (whether intentionally or not) do a fantastic job of summarizing the previous content of the book and also contribute a bit of the mysticism that has always surrounded Ninjutsu. This is a great read for practitioners, historians or even just those with a passing interest in ninjas. I look forward to reading Antony and Yoshie's next book: Iga and Koka Ninja Skills: The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Real Deal. *by Z***M on December 9, 2012* Not much to say...accurate translations of historical ninja manuals. Blows away 80's Bujinkan fantasy snow job about ninjutsu being a specific "martial art", and makes it available to the average man as the REAL set of life skills that it is. Here you get the ACTUAL, authentic historical manuals, not "Look at my certificates of lineage." pseudo-authenticity as with so many "grandmasters". I don't know about you, but I prefer to get my info from the horse's mouth, from the actual book written by ninja. If Musashi didn't think you could learn Budo from a book then he would not have written his. "All things with no teacher. Higly recommend this book, and the Shoninki and Ninpiden, also translated by Anthony Cummins, over any other "authentic" ninja books. This is all the stuff you WON'T learn in any Genbu/Bujin/whatever "kan". --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106292920-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/106292920-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*