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…
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…
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…
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…
Ninja Attack! True Tales of Assassins, Samurai and Outlaws Review
Reminiscent of a full-colour graphic novel and manga (Japanese comic), Ninja Attack! True Tales of Assassins, Samurai and Outlaws details…
Sarutobi Sasuke, One of The Legendary Ten
Sarutobi Sasuke is probably a fictional character that appeared in many children’s stories in the early 20th Century….
Ishikawa Goemon, The Ninja Thief
No ninjitsu school in Japan would openly acknowledge Ishikawa Goemon as one of their students. This is because,…
Kato Danzo, The Ninja Illusionist
All Ninjas of the olden days were attributed supernatural powers, sometimes greatly exaggerated. Many were associated with witchcraft…
Tengu, The Ancestors of Ninja
Based on Japanese folklore, the ninja were descendants of the tengu (a being that was half man, half…