--- product_id: 1386506 title: "The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls" price: "31590CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1386506-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # First English translation of rare shinobi scrolls 70+ authentic ninja illustrations 100 ancient ninjutsu poems The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls **Price:** 31590CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Master the shadows with history’s ultimate ninja scrolls! ## 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?** 31590CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1386506-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 ## Key Features - • **Poetic Wisdom:** 100 timeless poems offer rare insights blending martial arts with mysticism. - • **Visualize History:** 70 detailed black-and-white illustrations bring ninja tools and tactics to life. - • **Unlock Ancient Ninja Secrets:** Dive into the original shinobi techniques and philosophies, demystified for the modern reader. - • **Rare First-Time English Translation:** Access exclusive historical documents never before available in English. - • **Perfect for Enthusiasts & Professionals:** A must-have for martial artists, historians, and anyone craving authentic ninja knowledge. ## Overview The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi is a landmark collection featuring the first English translations of rare ninja scrolls, including Hattori Hanzo’s Shinobi Hiden. With 70 historical illustrations and 100 ancient poems, this used book in good condition offers an unparalleled glimpse into the real skills, philosophies, and mysticism of the shinobi, making it essential for martial artists, historians, and ninja enthusiasts alike. ## 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. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,022,602 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #308 in Haiku & Japanese Poetry #788 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #1,719 in Martial Arts (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 290 Reviews | ## 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/81SdrwY83rL.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". ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi: Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls - True Path of the Ninja: The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (The Authentic Ninja Training Manual) - The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual --- ## 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.sn/products/1386506-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1386506-the-secret-traditions-of-the-shinobi-hattori-hanzos-shinobi-hiden) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*