Bujindō Is Not Just an Online Store

Bujindō is not a brand created to follow a trend, nor a commercial concept built around the popular image of the ninja. It is the natural continuation of a life dedicated to Ninjutsu, Ninpō, and esoteric Buddhist practice.

The name Bujindō (武神堂) does not refer to a product line. It refers to a Dō — a Way. A Way that unites discipline of the body, clarity of the mind, respect for nature, and alignment with the divine order.

Everything presented through Bujindō — teachings, objects, garments, equipment — exists for one purpose only: to support real practice.

1988 — The Beginning of the Path

My journey into martial arts truly began in 1988.

At the age of eight, I started practicing Karate, a discipline I studied for six years. Karate provided me with a solid foundation: rigor, physical structure, respect, and perseverance. It shaped my body and introduced me to the discipline of martial training.

Yet, as my practice deepened, I gradually became aware of its limits — not in terms of effectiveness, but in its ability to answer deeper questions I was already carrying within myself. I was searching for more than technique or competition. I was seeking a path capable of integrating the whole human being: body, mind, intuition, environment, and spiritual awareness.

That inner search led me to Ninjutsu, which I began studying in 1988 at the age of fifteen, and more precisely to Ninpō (忍法) — the martial and spiritual law of endurance, vigilance, adaptation, and transformation.

Through Ninpō, I discovered not merely a combat system, but a complete way of life, one that resonated profoundly with my inner nature and later aligned naturally with my study and faith in Shingon Mikkyo Buddhism.

Ninjutsu revealed itself as a living tradition where technique, strategy, spirituality, and awareness are inseparable — a path that continues to guide my life and teaching to this day.

Why Ninpō — The Complete Martial and Spiritual Art

Ninpō is often misunderstood. Reduced to fantasy or entertainment, its true depth is rarely explored. In reality, Ninpō is an art of survival, justice, strategy, and above all, inner mastery.

Unlike systems focused solely on physical confrontation, Ninpō seeks harmony between:

• Spirit and body
• Human action and natural law
• Technique and moral responsibility
• Individual will and universal order

It is a discipline where victory is not measured by domination, but by the ability to remain correct in thought, intention, and action — even under pressure, danger, or uncertainty.

The Kanji 忍 — Vigilance Above All

The essence of Ninpō can be understood through a single character: 忍.

This kanji is composed of the heart/mind (心) beneath a blade (刃). Its meaning is often simplified as “endurance”, but its deeper message is far more demanding.

The blade above the mind is a warning: the uncontrolled mind is the greatest enemy of the human being. A single wrong thought, a single impulsive emotion, and the blade cuts.

This is why Ninpō emphasizes constant vigilance, self-observation, and disciplined awareness. Before technique comes intention. Before movement comes clarity.

As taught by Takamatsu Toshitsugu, the 33rd Sōke of Togakure Ryū Ninpō, one must satisfy the laws of universal justice and Mother Nature, and learn to see with the eyes and heart of the divine.

Kyoto — Living at the Source Since 2006

I have lived in Kyoto since 2006. This choice was neither accidental nor practical. Kyoto is not merely a city — it is a spiritual axis.

As the historical heart of Japan, Kyoto preserves the deepest roots of Mikkyo Buddhism, martial traditions, and artisanal culture. It is a place where practice is embedded in daily life, where mountains, temples, forests, and silence shape the mind.

To walk the path of Ninpō while living in Kyoto is to remain constantly aligned with the source. Bujindō could not have been born anywhere else.

Ninpō and Mikkyo — One Undivided Way

In my daily life, Mikkyo is not studied intellectually. It is lived. Each day is dedicated to prayer, meditation, and ascetic discipline linked to Ninpō.

Historically, the ninja did not separate martial skill from spiritual cultivation. They invoked protective forces such as Fudō Myōō, Bishamonten, and Mariten, using esoteric practices to cultivate inner invincibility.

According to the Kongōkyō, the divine spirit is not external. It resides within the human being. Enlightenment and illusion both arise from the heart. There is no awakening outside oneself.

Bujindō 武神堂 — The Temple of the Divine Warrior

Bujindō is symbolically structured through the sacred geometry of the elements:

• BU (△) — Fire
• JIN (○) — Water
• DŌ (□) — Earth

These three elements form the foundation of life and correspond to the principles of the Gorin, held in the right hand of Bishamonten, protector of warriors.

In this vision, the temple is not external. The human being is the temple. Through disciplined ascetic practice, a luminous connection is formed between the human and the divine.

Bujindō represents the unification of Shin / Gi / Tai (mind, technique, body), aligned with Ten–Chi–Jin (Heaven, Earth, Human), and guided by Sonden: light, compassion, and the strength to act.

Authentic Lineage and Responsibility

My reference for authentic Ninjutsu is Hatsumi Masaaki Sensei, recognized as the inheritor of classical lineages, including Togakure Ryū.

This authenticity is officially documented in Japan’s authoritative martial arts reference: 武芸流派大辞典 (Bugei Ryūha Daijiten).

Lineage is not a label. It is a responsibility to preserve accuracy, integrity, and living transmission.

What We Offer — Objects Born from Practice

Every product offered through Bujindō is tested through real martial and spiritual practice. We do not sell what we do not use.

As we say: “You only know what you practice. You only understand what you use.”

Our selection focuses on:

• 100% Made in Japan
• Traditional Japanese craftsmanship
• Functional equipment for real training
• Rare and antique pieces carrying history and spirit

For those who practice Ninjutsu or walk a Buddhist spiritual path, the quality of one’s equipment directly influences discipline, posture, and clarity of mind.

For Those Who Share the Same Ikigai

I consider myself first as a practitioner in service of Ninpō and Mikkyo, and as a transmitter for those who share the same ikigai — the reason to live and practice.

Bujindō is not for everyone. It is for those who value depth over appearance, discipline over comfort, and truth over illusion.

An Invitation

Whether you practice Ninjutsu, follow a Buddhist spiritual path, or seek a life aligned with nature and justice, you are welcome here.

Explore our collections as you would enter a dōjō: with respect, attention, and sincerity. Choose what supports your practice and helps you walk from shadow toward divine light.

Bujindō 武神堂
The Temple of the Divine Warrior