Legendary sourcebook of ninja secrets discovered in Japan
On June 19th, 2022, municipal government officials in 甲賀市 Kōka City, Shiga Prefecture, famous for being a center of ninja heritage, announced that a manuscript…
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On June 19th, 2022, municipal government officials in 甲賀市 Kōka City, Shiga Prefecture, famous for being a center of ninja heritage, announced that a manuscript…
What do you imagine when you hear the word “Japan”? Sushi, sake, ramen, anime, Akihabara, Shibuya, Mt.Fuji, Tokyo Tower… There are many things that may…
Iga city, famous for its rich ninja history and lore, is teaming up with famous Japanese dance artist Kento Mori to promote that very ninja…
Pets usually live a leisurely life, but they sometimes show off their physical prowess in ways that surprise their human caretakers. Twitter user ももんが Momonga’s…
The Japan Ninja Council, located in Tokyo’s Taito ward, is the only official ninja organization in the world used by local governments and tourism associations…
Kitan Club has recently been making figures featuring cats in various poses and unexpected costumes. For example, their Kyonshi (Jiangshi) Cat previously caused a stir…
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
Very few things are as calming and soul-centering as a nice hot cup of authentic green tea. But sometimes you may find yourself feeling as…
Known for their stealth and speed, microdrones arguably share some of the abilities that ninjas were prized for. Taking a hint from this possible connection…
Freestyle basketball performance group Ninja Skill Ballerz created a sensation in 2008 with their first video “Ninja x Basketball?” demonstrating the high skill level of…
You may have noticed a recent spike in businesses in Japan using the appeal of ninja to attract foreign visitors, including a ninja bar that…
Recently in Japan, businesses have been using the cool aesthetic of ninja to appeal to foreign tourists, perhaps thanks in part to popular anime and…
Whether it be through an appeal to fandom of popular anime or simply a love of old school films, Japan boasts quite a few ninja-themed…
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Highlights of the prolific career of revered illustrator Yoshitaka Amano include lending his beautiful combination of Art Noveau inspiration and traditional Japanese brushwork to iconic…