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Ninja history, minus the myths
Short, clear reads about how shinobi really lived and worked in old Japan.
Why Shuriken Came in So Many Different Shapes
Not every shuriken was a star. Some were spikes, some had three points and some had eight. The shape tells you a lot about who used it and why.
The Real Kunai Was a Garden Tool
In anime the kunai is a deadly throwing knife. In real history it was closer to a trowel: a cheap iron tool for digging, prying and climbing.
Did Ninja Really Wear Black?
The black ninja suit is famous all over the world. But the real shinobi of old Japan usually looked like farmers, monks or merchants. Here is why.