{"title":"Yoshie Minami","description":"Yoshie Minami earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the International Christian University and has worked as a consultant for television documentaries about the ninja. As a translator, she has published True English (2009) and The True Path of the Ninja (2011). She lives in Saitama, Japan.","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-of-ninja-the-bansenshukai-japans-premier-ninja-manual-hardcover","title":"The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis first complete translation of the \u003ci\u003eBansenshuka\u003c\/i\u003e--the 'bible' of the ninja arts!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga--regarded to be the homeland of the ninja--and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as \u003ci\u003eThe Bansenhukai\u003c\/i\u003e, Fujibayashi's book has now been translated into English by the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the 'bible' of ninjutsu, the arts of the ninja. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture. Its teachings take into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage--and reveals how the ninjas mastered: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Spycraft--including nighttime steal and concealment tactics\u003cbr\u003e - Weapon and tool building skills\u003cbr\u003e - Mission planning and warfare\u003cbr\u003e - Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons\u003cbr\u003e - Capturing criminals and executing night raids\u003cbr\u003e - Making secret codes and signs\u003cbr\u003e - Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367532691679,"sku":"9781780284934","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/kH-aN2erQ_9781780284934.webp?v=1789109763"},{"product_id":"true-path-of-the-ninja-the-definitive-translation-of-the-shoninki-the-authentic-ninja-training-manual-paperback","title":"True Path of the Ninja: The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (the Authentic Ninja Training Manual) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrue Path of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e is the first authoritative translation in English of the \u003ci\u003eShoninki\u003c\/i\u003e--the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the \u003ci\u003eShoninki\u003c\/i\u003e, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrue Path of the Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e covers the following topics: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat a ninja is and what equipment he needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The skills of infiltration and information gathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to disrupt and distract the enemy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIn addition to the translation of the \u003ci\u003eShoninki\u003c\/i\u003e, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition \"Defense Against a Ninja\" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. 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