The True History of the Ninjas Ninjas, also known as shinobis, have always found themselves in the middle of a fine line. Films and novels have helped romanticize the figure of Japanese shinobi to the point where it becomes difficult to discern between truth and fantasy. Even making people wonder: were ninjas real? A […]
The Length of a Sword Blade Sword blades come in different lengths which we call Hawatari. But aside from Hawatari, there are several things to consider when choosing a sword. More so in training and actual fight, the weapon has a lot to say. First in the list is the material composition. A swordsman examines […]
The Secret Warriors of Japan The Shinobi or Ninja are individuals who engaged in reconnaissance, espionage, and sabotage. They were warriors during the 14th and first half of the 17th century in Japan. The well-known warriors of all time were the Iga Mono and the Koka Mono – those who were the natives of Koka […]
The Iga Revolt The Iga revolt was a massive and interesting conflict between the Shinobi of Iga and the Oda clan. The Ninja or Shinobi is a popular phenomenon in the military culture of Japan. They have become a familiar and common sight in Japanese culture, and are probably the best symbol of stealth warfare, […]
Ninja Weapons The spies of Feudal Japan, the Shinobi or Ninja, have their own collection of Ninja weapons. These warriors have mastered the skill of Ninjutsu – a classic Japanese art of stealth. The Shinobi uses this with a variety of Ninja weapons. Ninjutsu allowed the Shinobi to sneak and execute swift movements. These were […]
The Ninjato Sword During the warring period of Japan, the Ninja or Shinobi worked in stealth and accomplished their tasks with the help of different weapons including the Ninjato sword. These warriors had highly exceptional skills yet were required to live in secrecy and concealment. This created a sense of mystery around them. Because of […]
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