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Legendary Edo period book on ninja arts discovered in a ‘ninja village’ in Japan
- In the city of Koka in Shiga Prefecture — which is known as a “ninja village” — a written copy of the original, famous book on the art of ninja, “Karinseiyo,” has been discovered at a local shrine.
- Ninja, also known as shinobi, were spies highly trained in what would later become known as “ninjutsu,” or the art of the ninja.
- With specializations in disguise, deception and anonymity, ninjas were often hired as spies or assassins. They were distinct from samurai, who were regarded with more prestige and honor.
- Some components of the book include methods of moving silently, such as attaching layers of silk fabric to the bottom of straw sandals.
- The book also included manufacturing and ninjutsu tool instructions for weapons such as cane swords and “makibishi,” the Japanese version of the caltrop.
In the city of Koka in Shiga Prefecture — also known as a “ninja village” — a written copy of the original, famous book on the art of ninja, “Karinseiyo,” has been discovered at a local shrine.
Professor Michifumi Isoda of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies stated during a press conference on June 19 that, “The book, which we knew existed but had never been located just like a ninja, appeared,” reported The Mainichi.
TSA Full of Naruto References After Finding Ninja Kunai in Bag at Airport
Security agents at Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington state confiscated a pair of ninja throwing knives from a passenger earlier this week.
The knives, also known as kunai, were discovered in the passenger’s carry-on bags, which should not contain certain sharp objects.
Naruto Cosplayer’s Life ‘Changed’ After Finding Costume Hack on Amazon
An Amazon user left everyone in stitches after sharing a story on how they bought a large number of sex toys as part of their “Naruto” cosplay. Disclaimer, the item is of NSFW content.
The hilarious review was shared online by Twitter user @RiahPeaches, according to Comicbook.
Japanese Man Becomes the First Person to Earn a Ninja Studies Degree
A Japanese man studying at Mie University has become the first person to ever receive a ninja studies degree.
Genichi Mitsuhashi, a 45-year-old student of Mie University in Tsu, Mie prefecture has completed a master’s course in ninja studies after two years of researching historical documents and taking a more hands-on approach in living life as a ninja, according to AFP via Japan Times.
Ninja History Student Gets ‘A+’ For Using Homemade Invisible Ink on Test
A Japanese ninja history student received a high grade on her essay test for using invisible ink when their teacher instructed them to be creative.
Eimi Haga, a first-year student who took up ninja history class at Mie University in Japan, was asked to write an essay during her visit to the Ninja Museum of Igaryu, according to BBC.
Japan is Having a Shortage of Ninjas Despite Offering $85,000 Salary
Iga, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is reportedly having a lesser-known crisis compared to the demographic one that the country is currently facing – huge shortage of ninjas despite offering candidates a pretty hefty annual salary of $85,000 as maximum.
The small city, which believes to be the birthplace of the popular ninjas, receives about 30,000 tourists to see and experience the annual ninja festival held in Iga. But while this may be good news to some, the city is actually suffering from depopulation and young people are now moving away from rural countryside, Business Insider reported.
Japanese Firm Hopes to Provide Actual ‘Ninja’ Security Guards for the 2020 Olympics
A Japanese security firm is eyeing to deploy modern ninjas as security officers for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
For over a year now, SCC Co. has found tremendous success in having its guards dressed as ninjas, according to Japan Times. The security firm is reportedly based in Koka, a city in Shiga Prefecture known as the birthplace of a prominent ninja school.
Japanese Photographer Captures the Purr-fect Moment Cats Become Ninjas
Crazy cat lovers know by heart that kitties aren’t just better companions than hoomans, but excellent photography subjects, too. This is precisely the reason why their photos are more popular than selfies, according to research.
Taking cat photos can be easy, especially when they’re still. One Japanese photographer, however, challenged himself to do the exact opposite: capture them in action, showcasing their ninjutsu skills.
Elderly Ninja Thief Responsible For Over 250 Break-Ins Finally Caught in Japan
An elderly man who turned out to be a notorious ninja thief was finally caught by local authorities in Osaka, Japan.
Police revealed that 74-year-old Mitsuaki Tanigawa was responsible for over 250 break-ins in a span of more than eight years.
How Japanese Temples Have Ingeniously Kept Intruders Out for Centuries
Centuries-old temples in Japan have an ingenious way of keeping intruders from breaking in and stealing their prized treasures — floors that actually sing like birds.
Designed to make a chirping sound when walked upon with the most silent steps, the type of flooring system is called Nightingale floors, or uguisubari, which literally means “bush warbler bird guard watch” in Japan.
Inside the Badass Japanese Home Built Only For Ninjas
Wandering inside the house of Tatsumi Terado and his wife Hanae can be quite disorienting. Try getting around a home without proper stairs or interior walls and you’d probably have a hard time navigating from one room to another.
Unless of course, you’re a ninja or someone who doesn’t mind climbing ladders and jumping over gaps to reach your bed or enter the living room.
Japan Has a Huge Shortage of Ninja
Japan is in need of ninja after a shortage in its warriors due to the large demand from foreign visitors.
Known and famous for their stealth moves, many would assume that Japan still flourish in ninja warriors, which is only unique to the Asian country. However, according to the Independent, said that there is a shortage of these martial arts experts because of a lack of candidates that would be perfect for this practice.
