--- product_id: 15766305 title: "Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique" price: "¥6255" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/15766305-samurai-and-ninja-the-real-story-behind-the-japanese-warrior store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique **Price:** ¥6255 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique - **How much does it cost?** ¥6255 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/15766305-samurai-and-ninja-the-real-story-behind-the-japanese-warrior) ## 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 The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy. Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these genuine—and very lethal—medieval Japanese warriors. The Samurai and Ninja were, in fact, brutal killing machines trained in torture and soaked in machismo. Many were skilled horsemen and sword-fighting specialists, while others were masters of deception and sabotage. Some fought for loyalty, others for personal gain. What these warriors all shared in common was their unflinching personal bravery, skill and brutality. In Samurai and Ninja , Cummins separates myth from reality and shows why the Japanese were the most skilled warriors of all time: He describes the Samurai and the Ninja as they were in earlier times when battles raged across Japan—not in later times when war became obsolete and Japanese warriors became philosophers, scholars and courtiers. He describes the social context of the day and the feudal world into which the warriors were trained to fight and die for their lords. He exposes the fundamentally brutal nature of warfare in medieval Japan. This book is illuminated by many rare Japanese manuscripts and texts which are translated into English for the very first time. Review: SHATTERING THE MYTH OF THE SAMURAI AND NINJA - I have been waiting for someone like Antony Cummins for a long time. He has an amazing ability to take the complex subject of the Samurai and Shinobi simplify it and make it exciting. His writing is illuminating, he cuts through years of misinformation to reveal the truth about these great warriors of Japan. This book is a fantastic starting point for anyone who is newly interested in the Samurai and Shinobi, and an eye opener to those of us who thought we already knew that world. Review: Well written - I bought this out of pure interest on the subject as a book that promised to be out of the norm and tell it like it is. Needless to say, I wasn't let down and enjoyed every page. At times the reading gets a bit technical, and other times its quite colorful and vivid in its descriptions. If you are looking for stories of individuals, this is not the book for you; however if you are curious as to the ins and outs of traditional Japanese warfare and would like to broaden your understandings on the true nature of these two warrior classes, this is a good read for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #522,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #658 in Japanese History (Books) #1,156 in Martial Arts (Books) #1,164 in Military Strategy History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 165 Reviews | ## Images ![Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZPQpc738L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SHATTERING THE MYTH OF THE SAMURAI AND NINJA *by J***G on June 28, 2015* I have been waiting for someone like Antony Cummins for a long time. He has an amazing ability to take the complex subject of the Samurai and Shinobi simplify it and make it exciting. His writing is illuminating, he cuts through years of misinformation to reveal the truth about these great warriors of Japan. This book is a fantastic starting point for anyone who is newly interested in the Samurai and Shinobi, and an eye opener to those of us who thought we already knew that world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written *by J***E on July 30, 2018* I bought this out of pure interest on the subject as a book that promised to be out of the norm and tell it like it is. Needless to say, I wasn't let down and enjoyed every page. At times the reading gets a bit technical, and other times its quite colorful and vivid in its descriptions. If you are looking for stories of individuals, this is not the book for you; however if you are curious as to the ins and outs of traditional Japanese warfare and would like to broaden your understandings on the true nature of these two warrior classes, this is a good read for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ . *by J***N on March 2, 2017* The book has great information grounded in reality while still including the mythos and reputation of the Ninja. Gives you a sense of respect for the various roles and effectiveness of the Ninja from spy, saboteur, propaganda machine and other tricks of their trade. They definitely made a huge mark in Japanese history. ## Frequently Bought Together - Samurai and Ninja: The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique - Ninja Skills: 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.jp/products/15766305-samurai-and-ninja-the-real-story-behind-the-japanese-warrior](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/15766305-samurai-and-ninja-the-real-story-behind-the-japanese-warrior) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-02*