Posts Tagged "japanese folklore"

Prince Yamato was the brave prince who set out to win over the evil rebellions of Southern Island of Kiushiu at the age of sixteen. He was very intelligent and courageous that his father had complete faith on him. It took him a long time to reach the destination and gradually he started towards the head quarters of the evils. But the place was covered with steep mountains and dark and dangerous valleys. He felt that this is almost impossible for him and his men to reach the rebellions and win over them. This is why he took the help of the trick of disguise. His aunt had given him a robe and his wife helped him to dress like a woman in that robe. His disguise was simply perfect with the black traces, silk gown and jewellery. He hid a dagger under his...

The story of Kumawaka, a teenage ninja, is one of the most interesting stories known about the ninja. Young Kumawaka, who was 13 year-old boy traveled miles and miles to meet his father on his death bed. But a cruel monk who had imprisoned his father forbade them from meeting. As he was denied of hearing the last words of his father, young Kumawaka took a vow to kill the monk. However, the monk was supported by his family and guards. Being physically weak and too little, the boy hatched a plan. He pretended to become ill and the monk’s family took him to their house. While everyone was fast asleep, he collected information about the security of the house and when the guards patrolled. One night when he had gathered sufficient information, he snuck into...

All you fans of Japanese ninja folklores must have heard the name of “Jiraiya”. He was the main protagonist of this exciting story. Long ago there was a brave Ninja called Jiraiya. The meaning of his name is “Young thunder”. The name suited him perfectly as he was a swift fighter and the hero of the tale ‘Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari’. He became so famous because of his bravery and the exciting aspects of his story that the film and television show makers have given a lot of importance in making shows and animated films on him. You can also get some games that feature the story of the Ninja ‘Jiraiya’. Jiraiya, the young thunder mastered the techniques of “Shapeshifting magic”. This is the art of changing the shape, gender or...