Ninpiden: Hattori Family's Ninjutsu Traditions

The Ninpiden, also known as the Shinobi-Hiden, is one of the most renowned and impactful historical texts produced by the ninja on their art. Filled with insights into the methods, tools, and philosophy of the ninja, it has been extensively quoted and serves as the foundation of much of our knowledge about the ninja. This work presents a translation of the text, accompanied by commentary and historical background on the ninja and the Hattori family. The translator spent fifteen years in Japan, mastering the art of the ninja and achieving the highest rating in the Japanese language proficiency test administered by the government.

The Ninpiden, a text sometimes referred to as the Shinobi-Hiden, is one of the most celebrated and influential historical documents produced by the ninja community regarding their art. It is a work brimming with insights into the techniques, tools, and philosophical underpinnings of the ninja, and has been extensively referenced, forming the basis for much of our understanding of the ninja. This translation of the work is presented alongside insightful commentary and historical context surrounding the ninja and the esteemed Hattori family. The translator, who dedicated a decade and a half to living and learning in Japan, has achieved the highest level of proficiency in the Japanese language as recognized by the government's language proficiency examinations.

This work offers a translated version of the Ninpiden, also known as the Shinobi-Hiden, one of the most renowned and influential historical texts produced by the ninja community regarding their art. Replete with insights into the methods, tools, and philosophical foundations of the ninja, the Ninpiden has been widely quoted and serves as a fundamental source for our knowledge of the ninja. Accompanying the translation is a wealth of commentary and historical background on the ninja and the Hattori family. The translator, who spent fifteen years immersed in Japan, has not only mastered the art of the ninja but also attained the highest rating in the Japanese language proficiency test administered by the government.

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