Travel guides and articles to modern ninja destinations (to either train or learn about the old warriors).
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Last updated on July 22nd, 2017Everyone has their own reasons for martial arts wanderlust. Some of us seek Muay Thai in Thailand to soak in the culture, while others believe learning the art at its birthplace is far more […]
Though I often travel alone, I am never actually alone, because I have my handy-dandy laptop in tow. For years, my laptop has been an indispensable piece of equipment that I have come to be unable to live without, […]
Last updated on June 15th, 2017Hello again, Adventurers! How goes the journey? (I feel like an announcer in a video game) By now, you probably have read the previous instalment of the Ninja Adventurer series — and if you haven’t, […]
Do you dream of studying and traveling abroad to train with the masters of your discipline? Though you are loyal to your dojo or group of parkour friends, you know that there are more opportunities abroad. To try a […]
Once upon a time, Nara was the cradle of Japanese civilization (as the world knows it). The glory of ancient Japan continues to shimmer in the ambiance that surrounds the capital city of Nara Prefecture… and in the eyes of […]
Last updated on May 5th, 2017When Japanophiles hear “Osaka,” they immediately think about Dotonbori, the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen museum, and Kansai-ben (the dialect of Osaka that became popular throughout Japan through slapstick comedy skits). But, long before Osaka […]
Last updated on March 17th, 2017Back in December 2016, I once again found myself stepping off a plane at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Winter in Japan does not really get into full swing until January or […]
Last updated on March 17th, 2017When I heard about the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku, you could only imagine the excitement a Japanese history nerd like myself felt. I was, honestly, stoked. The ratings on Trip Advisor were what sold […]
Last updated on March 17th, 2017On August 27th, the Japan Ninja Council brought together ninja clans from across Japan. This epic performance for the Ninja Festival at Skytree was the first of its kind. And sponsors, participants and hopeful […]
Last updated on March 17th, 2017Where did the ninja live? What were their houses like? When you consider what kind of people the ninja were and how they functioned in society, one has to wonder if there were special […]
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