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Japanese Martial Arts Before & After 1868 — “Old Style” vs Modern
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Japanese Martial Arts Before & After 1868 — “Old Style” vs Modern

Did you know that Japanese martial arts are classified as modern or pre-modern? So before you train in…

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What’s the Science Behind Kuji Kiri (aka. Ninja Hand Signs)?
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What’s the Science Behind Kuji Kiri (aka. Ninja Hand Signs)?

Forming symbols with his hands, the ninja mutters some strange words. In an instant, he becomes calm but…

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Sarutobi Sasuke & the Original Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
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Sarutobi Sasuke & the Original Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course

Ninja Warrior and Sarutobi Sasuke. The first one’s a popular obstacle course competition. And the latter is a…

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Tengu Folklore Retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)
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Tengu Folklore Retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)

According to folklore, the ninja were the descendants of tengu – legendary beings with long noses and hawk-like heads. These beings lived in…

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Bruce Lee Quiz – What were the secrets in ‘Letters of the Dragon’?
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Bruce Lee Quiz – What were the secrets in ‘Letters of the Dragon’?

How intimately do you know Bruce Lee? Do you know what’s in his private letters? Try this 20-question…

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Jiraiya Folklore retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)
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Jiraiya Folklore retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)

Editor’s note: This version of Jiraiya folklore was written by William Elliot Griffis. During Japan’s modernisation, he was invited to Japan…

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The Tale of The Gallant Jiraiya (Original Folklore) – from Edo Period
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The Tale of The Gallant Jiraiya (Original Folklore) – from Edo Period

Most people know Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru from the Naruto series. But did you know that these characters…

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The 3 Stages of a Scientific Ninja Exhibition at the Miraikan (Tokyo)
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The 3 Stages of a Scientific Ninja Exhibition at the Miraikan (Tokyo)

When someone utters the word ‘ninja,’ what you envision might differ greatly from the person next to you. You…

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Finding Hattori Hanzo’s Grave in Tokyo – Iga Ninja Legend
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Finding Hattori Hanzo’s Grave in Tokyo – Iga Ninja Legend

Most people will know this name when you ask them about real life ninja. A name immortalized by history…

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