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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Become a modern ninja with this ninja darts kit!
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…
Japan’s ninja-famous Iga city teams with dancer Kento Mori to promote rich tradition
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…
Japanese “ninja” cat runs on walls in a fierce dash to rejoin its owner
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…
Japan’s official Ninja organization holds ‘Ninja Prepratory School’ with series of lectures
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…
Ninja Cat figures with removable kitsune masks are Cool Japan cliché but cute nevertheless
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…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
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…
Awesome green tea bags protect your cup with ninja, samurai, and other characters
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…
Drone Movie Contest 2020 winner pairs ninjas and drones in an impressive promotion video
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…
Ninjas on the Court: The Fantastic Freestyle Basketball Performance of Ninja Skill Ballerz
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…
Tokyo’s New Ninja Hotel Rooms Are Supervised By Japan’s Ninja Council
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…
New Tokyo Ninja Bar Replaces Darts With Shuriken And Blowguns
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…
VR Ninja Training Dojo Opens Up In Tokyo
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…
Can NBA Trend Of “Ninja Headbands” Unlock Shinobi Powers To Beat The Golden State Warriors?
Anthony Davis requesting a trade. LeBron returning from injury. John Salley confirming the totally surprising fact that Stephen Jackson always had the best weed. There’s…
Final Fantasy Illustrator Yoshitaka Amano Designs Awesome Original Ninja Character For Beautiful Shamisen
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…