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Above book is entitled Shuriken-Jutsu-no susume (Shuriken Techniques for Beginners - Meifu Shinkage Ryu), printing date July 10, 2004. This book was signed and sent to me as a Christmas gift by its current headmaster Yasuyuki Otsuka. Otsuka Sensei also generously gave me several authentic Meifu Shinkage Ryu shuriken during my visit at his class. Above book is entitled Shuriken jutsu nyumon (Introduction to the Use of the Shuriken) by Dr. Chikatoshi Someya 染谷親俊 (- June 1999). Above book is a first edition first printing from September 10, 1980. Soke Someya was the headmaster of Meifu Shinkage-ryū 府真影流 a modern school of Shuriken jutsu. Above book is entitled Shuriken no Sekai The World of Shuriken by Shirakami Ikku-Ken (Eizo) this is a first edition first printing from 1976.
Above book is entitled Bansenshukai Volume 5. There are 8 original volumes to this set. The printing date is June 10, 1977 .The supervising editor is Yoshihito Ishida. The original author of Basenshukai is Masatake Fujibayashi and it was written in 1676 (Edo period). Above is a three volume set entitled Bansenshukai. In Nin (left) 207 pages was written by Masayuki Fujimoto and printed June 10, 1977. Yo Nin (center) 177 pages was written by Shunichirou Yuki and printed November 1, 1981. Ninki Ninja tools (right) 217 pages was written by Yumio Nawa and printed on September 1, 1976.
Above book box is entitled Bansenshukai (originally written in 1676) by Fujibayashi Yasutake. The printing date is December 20, 1975. This 11 box set was given to me as a gift by my very good friends father. It is one of the most impressive book sets I have ever seen or owned. This set was originally sold for 85,000 yen ($ 726.44) back in 1975 and is an exact replica of the original. Above book is entitled Shoninki (originally written in 1681) by Fujibayashi Masatake. The printing date is April 10, 1944. The translator is Mori Juzo and publisher is Nisshin Shoin. Limited to 3,000 copies. This book was originally published in 1681 (Edo Period). Above book is entitled Shoninki by Fujibayashi Masatake the translator is Sanjiro Kimura. The printing date is April 25, 1988. The publisher is Kioi Shobo.
Above book is entitled Koga Ryu Homare no Ninjutsu (Honored Koga Ryu Ninjutsu) by Tamada Gyokushusai. There are 12 stories of the Koga Ryu passed down though speeches by Tamada. The 2nd edition printing dated May 10, 1915 the first edition was May 5, 1915. These next few pictures were just taken by my good friend who lives in Iga City, Kokemushi Kuchio, at the Iga City Museum. Okuse Heishichiro 1911 Date of Birth born in Ueno City Here is a picture of Okuse Heishichiro (1911-1997) at the Iga City Museum. Here is a current picture of Okuse Heishichiro's house in Iga Ueno. Here is the Okuse Heishichiro Exhibit at the Iga City Museum. Pictured below is a Makimono from Okuse Heishichiro Densho collection.
Okuse Heishichiro is one of the most
famous and well respected among Japanese ninjutsu researchers. He
lived in Iga-Ueno (Iga-shi, Ueno, Mie-ken) where he served as mayor
at one point. He was also the founder of the famous Iga-ryu Ninja
Hakubutsukan (Iga-ryu Ninja Museum). Throughout his life he gathered
up an impressive collection of Ninjutsu hidensho and historical
documents relating to the Shinobi no mono. Upon having studied these
ancient writings as well as conducted additional historical and
technical research on Ninjutsu, he wrote his first book on the
subject in 1959. Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Hiden (Ninja Secret Teachings) by Okuse Heishichiro. This is the first printing of the book from May 5, 1959. Above signed book is entitled Ninjutsu Shoseiho (Ninjutsu Worldly Wisdom) by Okuse Heishichiro. This is a first printing from January 10, 1963. It reads: "Ninjutsu is a study of Illusion signed Heishichiro Okuse". Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Sono Rekishi To Ninja (Ninjutsu: It's History and Ninja) by Okuse Heishichiro. This is the first printing of the book from September 9, 1963. This was his first “history only” title. His first work covered a combination of history as well as information on the technical teachings of Ninjutsu, but this particular book, which was his third title on Ninjutsu, deals primarily with historical matters like the origin of Ninjutsu, its development, famous characters in the art such as Hattori Hanzo, Momochi Tanba, Koga Saburo and others. Also includes information on the Shinobi Uta, or Hyakushu, of Ise Saburô Yoshimori and the sandai hidensho (Bansenshukai, Shoninki and Ninpiden). The author also wrote about Yoshitsune-ryu Ninjutsu and Kusunoki-ryu Ninjutsu. This book is filled with detailed research. This book is one of the best of the seven different titles Okuse Heishichiro has written.
Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Sono Rekishi To Ninja (Ninjutsu: It's History and Ninja) by Okuse Heishichiro. The printing date is June 1995 and is a reprint of the book above. Above book is entitled Ninjutsu no Rekishi Iga Ryu Ninjutsu no Subete (The History of Ninjutsu - Everything on Iga Ryu Ninjutsu) by Okuse Heishichiro. The printing date is June 1992. Above book is entitled Ninpo - Sono Hiden to Jitsurei (Ninpo Secret Teachings and Examples) by Okuse Heishichiro. This is the first printing of the book dated October 10, 1964. See a later printing below. Above book is entitled Hiden-to jitsurei by Okuse Heishichiro. The printing date is September 5, 1995. Above book is entitled Zokukin Hisei Dan Taiyoji Ishikawa Goemon (The Sincere Talk about the Bandit’s Prohibited Secrets - The Ishikawa Goemon Biography) by Tobu Zanko and revised by Okuse Heishichiro. The printing date is October 1, 1977. This book is a full-length novel that was published in the Edo Period. Goemon Ishikawa is very famous in Japan (almost all Japanese know the name, Goemon Ishikawa and Goemon Buro) and is said to have been a Ninja. (1558-1594 opinion is divided on that matter). The original book was published in 1772-1783 (Edo Period) and Japan's feudal government prohibited publishing it. It was composed of 30 stories. Goemon Ishikawa is supposedly a Ninja who comes from Iga, so it is natural that Okuse paid attention to this book. Okuse says "If I hadn't translated this book, the first material of Goemon Ishikawa wouldn't have been known to everyone." Ishikawa Goemon (石川 五右衛門, Ishikawa Goemon 1558-1594) was a famous Japanese thief similar to Robin Hood. He was put to death after failing to assassinate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Sentenced to death by being boiled alive in an iron cauldron along with his young son, legends say that he attempted to hold his son above the boiling water as long as he could. A large iron kettle-shaped bathtub is called a Goemon-buro named after him. Above books are entitled Ninpo Kaiden Jo (Total Transmission of Ninpo First Volume) (book on the left) printing date December 30, 1977 and the other is entitled Ninpo Kaiden Ge (Total Transmission of Ninpo Second Volume) (book on the right) printing date May 10, 1978. The author is Okuse Heishichiro Ueno City. Ninpo Kaiden Jo (orange book) is about Okuse Heishichiro columns and essays. Ninpo Kaiden Ge (blue book) is about the historical facts of Ninjutsu.
Above book is entitled Shinobi no Mono by Noriyoshi Murayama it is a first edition, first printing from October 1962. An interesting note is that this book is in a Okuse Heishichiro exhibit at the Iga City Museum, see pictures above. Above book is entitled Hojutsu Yarikata Zukai (Illustrated Guidance of Budo Tricks) this was Isamu Fujita's (pen name of Fujita Seiko) first book originally published in 1928. This is a reprint edition from October 3, 1994. Covers all the classic budo demonstration tricks especially those the yamabushi of old were famous in Japan.
Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Hiroku (Ninjutsu in Depth) by Fujita Seiko (1899-1966). The printing date is August 18, 1936. Above book is entitled Ninjutsu kara Supai Sen e (From Ninjutsu to Spy Warfare) by Fujita Seiko. The printing date is September 16, 1942.
Above book is Shinto Muso Ryu Jojitsu Zukai by Fujita Seiko. The printing date is September 1953. It was printed by Yoshimi Itou and published by Bujutsu Kenku jo.
Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Hoten by Fujita Seiko. The printing date is June 1, 1955. This book was published as a supplement of the Shonen Club (Boys Club). It is a rare and small book 3 x 4.5 inches 96 pages. In the preface of the book Fujita Seiko says "I want you to know the essence of Ninjutsu through Ninjutsu Hoten. Ninjutsu can be acquired through scientific practice."
Above book is entitled Kenpo Gokui Atemi no Sakkatsu-ho Meikai by Fujita Seiko. It was printed in 1958, not sure if this is a first edition or not. Above book is entitled Doronron Saigo-no ninja (Doronron - The Last Ninja), by Fujita Seiko printing date January 20, 1959. Original first edition was printed on October 20, 1958. Above book is entitled Doronron Saigo-no ninja (Doronron - The Last Ninja), by Fujita Seiko printing date November 5, 2004. This is a reprint of the original.
Above book is entitled Hiden Ninja no Hon (Book of the Ninja's Secret), written by Akira Nakao supervised by Fujita Seiko printing date March 1, 1963. Above book is entitled Koga Ryu Ninja Ichidaiki (Biography of the Koga Ryu Ninja) by Fujita Seiko. This is the first printing from January 20, 1968.
Above book set is entitled Chosakushu by Fujita Seiko. This is a four volume set. The four titles are listed below. Shurikenjutsu Zukai (Illustrated Shuriken Techniques) printing date September 19, 1986. Hojojutsu Zukai (Illustrated Rope Tying Techniques) printing date September 19, 1986. Kenpo Gokui Atemi Sakkatsuho Zukai (Illustrated Secret Kenpo Killing Strikes) printing date September 19, 1986. Shinto Muso Ryu Jojutsu Zukai (Illustrated Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu) printing date September 19, 1986. Above magazine is entitled Fushigina zasshi (Mysterious magazine). The magazine features an article and pictures of Fujita Seiko and over five pages of Ninjutsu related material. There is a translation of the article see the left side tab. The magazine is dated July 1, 1963.
Above is a very old and rare scroll supposedly handwritten by Fujita Seiko himself. The scroll is 6 feet long and 1.3 feet wide.
First picture
translates "Any people who are tolerance also embrace a small fire
inside of them".
The third
stamp "Mr. Fujita" (the top one) and "Mr. Seiko"(the bottom one). The stamp's "Mr." is not exactly Mr. but in English there is not such a thing I can think of as equivalent. The scroll was written in 1926 and is not a copy. This is from Kyuushuu. Written by a martial artist Seiko Fujita, who was a descendent of Kouga style ninnjutu. He was known as “The Last Ninja” and recognizes himself as the 14th of Kouga Ninjutsu descendent. Besides Kouga Style, he also took over the tradition of Nanban assassin style Kung fu, Joujutsu, Shingetsu style Ninja Star, and so on. However, some other people who also took over some of the Ninjutsu tradition still exist in Japan, so it is not accurate to say he was the last Ninja. Although, he was the last person who was hired by the Japanese government as a martial artist, therefore in a way he might be the last Ninja in an official record. During the WWII he learned Nanban assassin style Kung fu. Some people say that he taught Kouga Style Ninjutsu to someone, but there is no record of that. He taught Nanban assassin style Kung fu to Kenwa Mabuni and some students from Itou style after the WWII. Among his students, Manzou Iwata took over all the tradition except the Kouga Style Ninjutu that Fujita had. Fujita collected so many documents about Bujutsu. He also copied a lot of them when those were not for sale. After the death of Fujita, those collections were donated to Odawara city by his family. There is a library in Odawara city, and has a section of “Fujita Seiko Library”. This library maintains those collections. His collections are very valuable nowadays among those people who do Budo study.
Above book is entitled
Ninpo Seikatsu (A Ninpo Life) by Masayuki Yamaguchi
(1901-1964). This is the original first edition, first
printing from February 10, 1963.
Yamaguchi has only
published two titles (the second one actually being
nothing more than a re-print of “Ninja no Seikatsu”
under a different title). Ninja no Seikatsu was also the
primary source of information for Stephen Turnbull’s
book, “Ninja – The True Story of Japan’s Secret Warrior
Cult”. Turnbull quoted Yamaguchi work again and again in
that title. The above book is divided into 10 sections.
Other topics covered are: The history of Iga-ryu and Koka-ryu
Ninjutsu
Above book is entitled Ninpo Seikatsu (A Ninpo Life) by Masayuki Yamaguchi The printing date is January 15, 1965. The above book was previously owned by Donn Draeger. Above book is entitled Ninpo Seikatsu (A Ninpo Life) by Masayuki Yamaguchi. The printing date is May 25, 1992. Above book is entitled Shuriken by Kanji Naruse (成瀬 関次)(November 10, 1888 - September 30, 1948). He was the 3rd Headmaster of Negishi Ryu Shuriken-jutsu. The printing date is April 15, 1943 it is a first edition first printing. The second edition printed July 30, 1943 was released in a limited edition of 2000 copies. The above book is entitled Koga-Yashiki to Mochizuki ke Ichizoku (Koga Old Castle and Mochiduki) by Motosada Mochizuki the printing date is April 1, 1959. A book that was not for sale since it was published by his brother Motomi.
I just
acquired the oldest Meiji Period book on Ninjutsu in my
collection. The above book is entitled 忍術と妖術 : 最新研究
Ninjutsu to yōjutsu : saishin kenkyu - (̄Modern
Research into Ninjutsu and Sorcery) by Gingetsu Ito
(October 21, 1871-1944), first edition and published on
August 20, 1909 (Meiji 42).
Gingetsu
Ito was taught ninjutsu from a jônin of Kôka/Kôga named
Tanemura Ihachirô. Here is the table of contents for the above book: Page 1 - New research of Ninjutsu
Above book is entitled Ninjutsu-no Gokui (Essential Points of Ninjutsu) by Gingetsu Ito. The printing date is May 15, 1918, 5th edition. The first edition was printed on May 20, 1917.
Inside the above book was a very rare flyer and coupon for a Ninjutsu lecture by Gingetsu Ito. The lecture was on June 23 and the 24 (not sure of the year) at 6:00 pm at Kyoubashi Shinfuza. It was the Chuuou Shinbun Anshin branch. The lecture was called "Ninjutsu Experience" by invitation. The card reads "If you bring this card you can enter with 20 % off the original price. One card applies only for one person." Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Gokui Hidensho (Essential Secrets Teachings Text of Modern Ninjutsu) by Gingetsu Ito. The printing date is May 5, 1937 first edition, first printing. Ninjutsu Gokui Hidensho contains information on topics such as tonpô (escape methods), shôten no jutsu (ascending to the heavens), shinobi arukihô (stealthy walking methods) and much more. Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Gokui Hidensho (Essential Secrets Teachings Text of Modern Ninjutsu) by Gingetso Ito. This is a reprinted edition from October 1, 1955 and published October 10, 1955. See original edition listed above.
Above book is entitled Koga Ninpo cho Iga Ninpo cho Volume 4 by Fuutarou Yamada and is a first edition, first printing dated April 20, 1972.
Above book is entitled Ninja Chibikki Dojo by Masaaki Hatsumi. This book was also published under the name Kimi ni mo nareru Ninja. This is a first edition, first printing dated October 10, 1974. Above book is entitled Togakure Ninpo-ryu (Living Wisdom - Ways of looking at things and thinking about things) by Masaaki Hatsumi. This is a first printing date from February 28, 1975. Above book is entitled Sengoku Ninpo Zukan (Sengoku Ninjutsu Pictorial Encyclopedia) by Masaaki Hatsumi. The printing date is April 10, 1978. Above book is entitled Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu by Masaaki Hatsumi. This is a first edition, first printing dated April 25, 1983. Above book is entitled Hiden Ninja Submission (Secret Legend of Ninja Submission) by Masaaki Hatsumi. The printing date is December 20, 1991. Above book is entitled Ima Ninja (Now Ninja) by Masaaki Hatsumi. The printing date is January 20, 1981 first edition first printing. Above book is entitled Ima Ninja-Kono Chitekihen shinjutsu. The printing date is February 15, 2001 reprint of the original. Above book is entitled Kore-ga Ninjutsu by Koyama Ryutaro (1917-1995). The printing date is July 20, 1963. Above book is entitled Shinsetsu Nihon Ninja Retsuden (True Biography and Descriptions of the Ninja) by Koyama Ryutaro. The printing date is October 15, 1964 and is a first edition, first printing. Above book is entitled Shinsetsu Nihon Kengo den (Legend of the Japanese Sword Fighters) by Koyama Ryutaro. The printing date is January 31, 1964.
Above book is entitled Shinsetu Ninja to Ninjutsu (Truth of Ninja and Ninjutsu) by Koyama Ryutaro. The printing date is July 20, 1965.
Above book is entitled Shinobi no Sato no Kiroku (A Record of the Ninja Village) by Ishikawa Masatomo (1931- ). The printing date is October 1, 1982.
Above book is entitled Ninja by Tobe Shinjuro (1926-2003) born in Ishikawa prefecture. It is a first edition, first printing dated July 7, 1978. Tobe Shinjuro was a very well-respected Ninjutsu history researcher in Japan. He has written five different non-fiction titles on the topic. Tobe Shinguro is well-known for focusing primarily on the historical aspects of Ninjutsu – the origin of the art, its development and experiences in history, how the Ninja were known and the various famous characters in Ninjutsu such as Momochi Tanba, Hattori Hanzô, Fujibayashi Nagato, Kusunoki Masashige etc. He has additionally written several articles and columns for various Rekishi Dokuhon publications on Ninjutsu.
Above book is entitled Ninja-to tozoku (Ninja and Thieves) by Tobe Shinjuro. The printing date is June 1, 1998.
Above title
covers topics such as:
Above book is entitled Ninja to Ninjutsu by Tobe Shinjuro. The printing date is May 25, 2001. This was his fourth work.
This above
book covers topics such as:
Above book is entitled Ninja to Ninjutsu published by Gakken. The printing date is October 5, 2003.
Above book is entitled Ninjutsu by Adachi Kanichi (1913-1985). The printing date is December 20, 1957.
Above book is entitled Ninpo Gendaijin wa Naze Ninja Ni Akogareruka by Adachi Kanichi, Ozaki Hideki, and Yamada Munemutsu. The printing date is July 23, 1964. The book is divided into three parts 1. The Birth of Ninjutsu 2. The World of Shinobi 3. Ninpo in the Media
Above is a vintage pamplet entitled Koga Ryu Ninjutsu House. It is an old Koga Ryu Yashiki pamplet. The publisher is Toshikaza Kimura and the printer is Okada. There is no printed date mentioned.
Above book is entitled Ninjutsu House History of Koga-Ryuby the Koga Ryu Ninjutsu Yashiki. It is a 2nd edition from December 2003, the first edition was April 1993.
Above booklet is entitled Iga Ryu Ninjutsu and is authored by Iga-Ueno City. The printing date is July 27, 1977.
Above is entitled Ninjutsu Volume 3. It contains stamps along with a story of Ninjutsu that were issued by the Ueno City Post Office and published October 1976.
Above book is entitled Ninja-no Keifu (A Genealogy of the Ninja) by Mori Senzo printing date is July 20, 1972 first edition, first printing.
Above book is Ninjutsu Hiden no Sho (Ninjutsu Book of Secrets) by Nakashima Atumi (1944 - ) printing date is February 25, 1994.This book explains the world of Shinobi based upon historical materials such as the Bansenshukai and Shoninki.
Above book is entitled Iga Koga Shinobi no subete (All about the secret of Ninja in Iga and Koga). It was printed on September 25, 2002.
Above book is entitled Ninja to Ninjutsu and published August 20, 2007.
Above book is entitled Sengoku funn Shinobi no Sato (Secret Valley of the Ninja). It was printed on October 26, 1999.
The above magazine is is entitled Rekishi to Tabi and is dated April 1983. Many authors wrote articles for this edition, Yumio Nawa, Okuse Heishichiro, Masaaki Hatsumi, Tobe Shinjuro and Someki Shunichiro.
Above magazine is entitled Rekishi Dokuhon and is dated April 1963.
Above magazine is entitled Rekishi Dokuhon and is dated March 1979.
Above magazine
is entitled Rekishi Dokuhon and is dated
April 1980. There is an 80 page article on
the author of the Ninpiden Hattori Hanzo.
Various historical magazine-books such as
the Rekishi Dokuhon (History Reading Books)
and Rekishi Gunzô Shiriizu (History Group
Series) covering the topic of Ninjutsu in a
variety of ways have been published
throughout the years. These are actually
very good as they often give excellent
general overviews of the areas they cover.
In addition, they typically also contain
many beautiful color and black & white
photos of historical places, weapons etc.
Above magazine is entitled Rekishi Dokuhon and is dated March 1982. Yumio Nawa wrote and article on the Developement of the Ninja in this issue. Also this magazine is in a Okuse Heishichiro exhibit at the Iga City Museum, see pictures above.
Above book is entitled Ketteiban Ninja no subete (All About Ninja) Rekishi Dokuhon (name of magazine) Rinji Zoukan (extra issue) Rekishi Roman series. The authors were Yumio Nawa, Tobe Shinjuro, Okuse Heishichiro, Masaaki Hatsumi (approximately 30 other authors as well). The book was written on November 9, 1991 and published December 7, 1991. This was an extra issue as a Ninja special for December for the monthly magazine of History.
The above book is entitled Shinobi no Mono 132 Nin Deeta Fairu (Shinobi no Mono Data File on 132 People) the author is Rekishi Dokuhon (name of magazine) dated May 2001. Within the Rekishi Dokuhon publications there have been several dealing with Ninjutsu. This particular publication, however, was a special one. It is in the style of a miniature encyclopedia of Ninja and Ninjutsu – it contains (as indicated by the title) short biographies of 132 different people involved with Ninjutsu in one way or the other – real and fictitious. People such as Hattori Hanzo Masanari, Momochi Tanba, Kirigakure Saizô, Fûma Kotarô, Ishikawa Goemon, Kusunoki Masashige, Yamada Hachiemon, Yamamoto Kansuke and more. In addition, the book contains chapters on different terms used for Ninja (shinobi no mono, suppa, rappa, kusa, kanja etc.), names of various techniques and methods (tonpô, inpô, battle strategy, infiltration tactics etc.) and the various tools and weapons of ninjutsu (divided into clothing, medicine & food, weapons, fire tools, climbing tools, water tools and breaking-and-entering tools). The book also contains chapters of history on the Iga ninja (originally written by the famous Ninjutsu researcher Okuse Heishichiro, the Kôka Ninja, the Ninja of Takeda, the Ninja of Uesugi, Ninja of the Hôjô (the Fuma shinobi), the Ninja of Sanada Yukimura (Kirigakure Saizo and Sarutobi Sasuke being two of them) and more.
Above book is entitled Ninja by Rekishi Graffiti (Yumio Nawa, Koyama Ryutaro, Tobe Shinjuro, Ishikawa Masakazu and several other authors as well). Some the articles are Modern Life and Ninjutsu, The Origin of Ninjutsu by Yumio Nawa and Koga People and Iga People by Shunichiro Someki. The printing date is December 1, 1993.
Above comic book is entitled Sarutobi Kumogakure Ninjutsu Tengu Ibun (Ninjutsu Tengu Monster Story) the author is Shinichiro Enomoto the printing date is November 5, 1948.
Three Makimono above. Left: Iga Ryu Ninjutsu Hiden No Sho Chi No Maki printed in 1986 (The Secret Densho of Iga Ryu Ninjutsu, Chapter on Ground)Center: Iga ryu Ninjutsu Hiden no Sho No No Maki printed 2000 (The Secret Densho of Iga ryu Ninjutsu, Chapter on Survival Life of the Ninja and Outdoor Activities), Right: Iga ryu Ninjutsu Hiden no Sho Shoku no Maki printed in 2000 (The Secret Densho of Iga Ryu Ninjutsu, Chapter on Foods) All three Densho were composed by Revival Preservation Association of Iga Ryu Ninjutsu. The above is Ninjutsu Ougiden (The copy of Koga ryu Ninjutsu Densho, Makimono style) It is originally composed by Mochizuki Shigeie in Tensho era. Mochizuki Shigeie was a Koga Ryu Ninja. Mochizuki family was head of the Koga Gokusan Ke (53 families of Koga Ryu Ninjutsu) There ancestor is Koga Saburo Kaneie. Koga Saburo Kaneie have a place of honor in Aekuni shrine. The original copy seems to have been written in Tensho 10 or 1583.
The above book is entitled Bansenshukai Yonin Hen. Yonin Hen explains the Ninja way of sneaking unnoticed into enemy camps or people's houses. How to sneak, how to search the enemy’s territory, how to tell a lie, disguise, camouflage, etc. The author is Fujibayashi Masutake and the printing is a first edition from November 25, 1981. The translator is Yunoki Shunichiro (Superintendent of Koga Ninjutsu Museum). Yunoki has translated the book called “Bansensukai”, which consists of 1700 important manuscripts related to the art of the ninja in modern Japanese language. Mr. Yunoki’s ancestors originally served in a high rank of the local Lord Yamaoka Doami during the Sengoku period (16th Century) and were responsible for the creation of major shrines during the Edo period. The above book is is entitled Iga Ryu Ninjutsu Inka no Maki (The Densho of Iga Ryu Ninjutsu, Chapter of Concealed Fire). The owner of original Densho was Fujita Seiko. The Densho was composed before 1500. Reprinted by Iga Ninja Museum April 2004. Limited to 500 copies. The above top book is the Ninpiden (originally written in 1653) Box Cover. The book on the left is entitled Ninpiden Volume 1. This first volume is an exact replica of the Ninpiden printed on traditional Japanese rice paper. The book on the right is entitled Ninpiden Kaisetsu, Kazo Bunken Shomoku Volume 2 (Explanation and Private Documents Table of the Ninpiden). The second volume, modern printing, contains an explanation of the Ninpiden with a brief history of the individuals and family related to the author. Also, an extensive listing of key historical Ninjutsu documents, with a short summary of each, up to the Taisho Era (1911-1925). Included is 12 pages of close up photos of many of the scrolls and manuscripts mentioned. The author of Volume 1 is Hattori Hanzo (1560). The author and editor of Volume 2 is Okimori Naosaburo, owner of the original Densho. The publisher was Ueno shi Meitengai. The printing date of both volumes is January 10, 1971. This was a limited edition printing and very rare with Okimori Naosaburo stamped seal on the last page. Above book is entitled Ninpo Chojin-no sekai (Japanese Rationality and Knowledge in Ninpo) by Yousuke Oohei (1904 - ) the printing date is October 20, 1975. The book is divided into 4 parts. Real World of Shinobi, Science Explain Ninpo, The Secret of How to Exercise Ninpo and Traditional Health Management Method. Above book is entitled Kore ga Ninjutsu da by Masayuki Fujimoto (1948 - ) It is a first edition first printing from 1978. Above book is entitled Ninjutsu Gokuicho (Ninjutsu Secret Notebook) the printing date is July 1, 1964. The editor is Isao Ishizaka and publisher is Shirou Soga. It was an additional pamphlet for the train magazine Bokura Volume 10. Above book is entitled Ninja no Labyrinth by Amano Hitoshi it is a first edition, first printing from November 12, 2001.
Above book is entitled Iga Ryu Ninjutsu Hiden-no-sho by Hiromito Kuroi and published by the Iga Ueno Sight Seeing Association. The first edition was printed March 20, 1999. This is a 2nd edition from February 1, 2003. The articles in the book came from a very famous newspaper called Yomiuri Shinbun in Japan. Above book is entitled Ninja Zukan (Picture Reference of the Ninja) by Hiromito Kuroi and Yoshifumi Hasegawa the printing date is June 25, 2000. This is a 2nd edition from March 20, 2001.
Above booklet is entitled Iga-ryu Ninja Godo by Hiromito Kuroi and is undated.
Above pamphlet is entitled Ninjutsu ten and is a museum pamphlet published by the Ueno Tourism Association and is dated April 16, 2007.
Above book is entitled Ninja-no shuren by Kimura Fumihira. It is a first edition first printing dated June 15, 1965.
Above book is entitled Sengoku Ninja-den (Ninja in the Sengoku Period) by Jun Miyazaki (1933-1981) and is a first edition, first printing dated July 10, 1974 and published December 30, 1974. Table of Contents
Hojo Rappa Above book is entitled (Ranger Ninpo) Ninpo Ranger by Jun Miyazaki the printing date is August 10, 1979. This is a 7th edition from April 15, 1984. Above book is entitled Zukkoke Ninja (There is a Goofy Ninja in the Class) by Tomonori Hirayama and is a first edition, first printing dated March 20, 1984.
Above book is entitled Ninja · Ninjutsu (All Things About Ninja) by Atsushi Yamakita . it is a first edition, first printing from December 7, 2004.
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Above book is entitled (Ninja Ninpo Daihyakka) Ninja Great Encyclopedia and it is a first edition first printing from 1983. There were several authors and creators. The supervising editor is Masao Sakai.
Above book is entitled (Ninja Ninpo Daihyakka) Ninja Great Encyclopedia and printed in December 14, 1990. The first edition was printed in 1983 see above. There were several authors and creators. The supervising editor is Masao Sakai. Above book is entitled Koga-no saigetsu (Years and Months in Koga) by Yuzuki Fumikusa and printed in December 15, 1986 and published March 20, 1987.
Above book is entitled Seppuku Ronkou by Tomeo Yagiri (December 22, 1914 - April 28, 1987). it is a first edition first printing dated October 20, 1965. Above book is entitled Ninjutsu the art of invisibility by Donn Draeger and printed in 1977. Above book is entitled Togakure No Ninja by Teizo Shimizu and printed in August 1, 1982. This is is a 5th edition reprint from April 10, 2000. Above book is entitled Fujita Seiko The Last Koga Ninja and signed by the author Phillip T. Hevener dated 2008. An fascinating book on the life of famed Koga Ryu Headmaster Fujita Seiko. I contributed an article (see the Ninjutsu Articles tab on left side) to this book which I highly recommend reading. Above book is one of my prized possessions. It is a first edition first printing of Ninja The Invisible Assassins by Andrew Adams dated 1970. What makes this very very rare is that the book has been signed and dated by both Masaaki Hatsumi and Yumio Nawa. Now if I can just locate Mr. Andrew Adams to complete the signing. If anyone has any information on how I can contact him, please send me an email. I will send you a book by Nawa Sensei in appreciation. |
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