Hagakure is a classic text from 17th century Japan written by a Samurai retainer. This is an absolute must have for every library. About the Author: Author Hiroki Shima is a native Japanese speaker being born in Fukuoka and raised in Japan. Hiroki is a fan of meditation, classical and historical texts, martial arts, educational anthropology, and historical movies. Hiroki graduated from Ritsumeikan University in Japan with a Bachelors Degree in Educational Anthropology. He is a translation specialist with emphasis on Japanese to English translation.