Travel Karate Training in Okinawa, Japan – Jesse Enkamp [Interview] Valerie L. Taylor Oct 30, 2017 0 Before talking about training abroad in Japanese martial arts, I needed some perspective. Fortunately, Jesse Enkamp…
Travel Osaka Castle & Historical Samurai Battles – Japan Travel Valerie L. Taylor Apr 27, 2017 0 When Japanophiles hear "Osaka," they immediately think about Dotonbori, the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen museum, and…
Travel Nagoya Castle with Samurai & Ninja Re-Enactments – Japan Travel Valerie L. Taylor Mar 9, 2017 0 Back in December 2016, I once again found myself stepping off a plane at Narita International Airport in Chiba…
Travel Samurai Museum in Tokyo – One of the best experiences! [Travel Report] Valerie L. Taylor Oct 14, 2016 0 When I heard about the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, you could only imagine the excitement a Japanese history nerd…
Travel Ninja Festival at Tokyo Skytree by the Japan Ninja Council [Travel Report] Valerie L. Taylor Oct 8, 2016 0 On August 27th, the Japan Ninja Council brought together ninja clans from across Japan. This epic performance for…
Travel Exploring The Ninja Trick House in Tokyo, Shinjuku [Travel Experience] Valerie L. Taylor Sep 22, 2016 0 Where did the ninja live? What were their houses like? When you consider what kind of people the ninja were and how…
Travel Training At The Ninja Club Shinjuku Gym [Travel Experience] Valerie L. Taylor Sep 14, 2016 0 The Ninja Gym in Shinjuku is tucked away in the alleyways of Kabukicho. The quiet is an unexpected turn from the…
Travel Musashi Clan Ninja Experience in Japan – Edo Period Onmitsu Valerie L. Taylor Aug 28, 2016 0 When you look for it, Japan seems rife with “ninja experience” programs and attractions that merely belabour what…
Facts Finding Hattori Hanzo’s Grave in Tokyo – Iga Ninja Legend Valerie L. Taylor Jul 9, 2016 2 Most people will know this name when you ask them about real life ninja. A name immortalized by history books,…
Travel The Hanayashiki Ninja Training Experience in Asakusa, Tokyo Valerie L. Taylor Jun 30, 2016 1 Ninjas are beings shrouded by smoke and mirrors. Most people know the basics about these elusive warriors from…