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Interview with the 'Last Ninja'

Learn more about the realities of the ninja world from the self-proclaimed, 'Last Ninja,' Jinichi Kawakami.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Goes Ninja

'Ninja Re Bang Bang' was Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's fifth physical single, reaching No.1 on the Japan Hot 100. The video not only features Kyary in ninja attire, but ninja-inspired dance moves, including high-jumping, shuriken-throwing—and arm-cannon-blasting!

Top 10 Ninja Characters in Video Games

See if you can recognize these stealthy agents of mystery from all corners of the video game world.

Seritan Becomes a Ninja

Seriko Hamasaki (a.k.a. Seritan) from Tokyo Rad Girls attempted ninja training at the oldest amusement park in Japan.

3 Ninja Training Tours in Tokyo

There are plenty of places where you can have a ninja experience in Japan, but how about a taste of some actual ninja training?

Death Rabbits' 'Nande' Is a Ninja Death Trap

Poor Bucho. It's hard enough to get your gas mask on in the morning without ninja waiting to ambush you in the elevator.

Fear the Ninjaguar!

Ninjaguar battles evil spirits in the night, defending the Shiga Prefecture town of Shigaraki as its citizens sleep.

3 Ninja Spots in Nagano

Ninja-related history, experiences and fun await in the forests of Nagano!

Sneak Back in Time to a Ninja Village

Ninja roam the streets of this themed village in Saga Prefecture, giving visitors a close-up glimpse of their shadowy lifestyle.

Because Ninja Need Naps Too!

This themed capsule hotel in Yokohama offers ninja a place to lay down their heads.

5 Furiously Funny Ninja Flicks

Here are our five favorite ninja comedies, full of high-flying action, wisecracks and cheesy training montages.

The Meaning of Life & the Ninja Spirit

Want to know the meaning of life? Douglas Adams told us it was 42, but this TEDx video of 'Last Ninja' Jinichi Kawakami provides us with a very different and (arguably) much more relevant answer.

Fukuoka Firefighters Have Ninja-Style Skills

Firefighters have a difficult job—and the Kasuya Hokubu Fire Department trains to be up to the task!

This Ninja SIM Card's a Cut Above the Rest

Why get just any old SIM when you can get a ninja SIM!

'Sanada Juyushi' Appear in Ninja Gear

On March 17, a press conference was held to announce the crank-up of the movie 'Sanada Juyushi,' which is set to premiere on September 22, 2016. The Sanada Juyushi, or the Sanada Ten Braves, are legendary ninja from Japan's Warring States Period.

The Power Wheels Kawasaki Ninja (Still) Rules!

Pow-Pow-Power through the cheesy music and relive this rocking retro ad from the '90s.

4 Shoes Your Inner Ninja Will be Dying to Get

The iconic split-toed 'tabi' boot steps out of the ninja scene and into the world of sneakers in this roundup of awesome footwear designed for the street.

Fists of Absinthe Coming to TBS Digital

Absinthe, sneakers, swords, ninjas, and a whole lot of intentionally over-descriptive subtitles. Think Quentin Tarantino, minus the blood and F-bombs.

How to Be a Ninja in 6 Minutes

Want to be a ninja but don't know how? Fear not: Joe Bareta and his epic mustache are here to help you out!

Shinobi Wanted, Apply Within!

If you happen to reside in Aichi Prefecture and are needing some extra dough, why not audition to become a prefecture ninja?

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