Happy Ninja Day!
So what’s so special about February 22 in Japan? And what's the connection with Ninja?
Ninja for a Day: Koka Ninja Village
Is it possible to really become a ninja when traveling around Japan? Go to Shiga to find out—but you might be a little surprised by the reality!
These Ninja Have Infiltrated a City Office!
Koka City officials are leaving their suits and business attire at home in favor of black and blue robes for Ninja Day.
Dinner & A Show—Ninja Style
Where else but Ninja Kyoto Restaurant & Labyrinth can you watch a performer juggle with actual knives?
Unleash Your Inner Ninja in Nara!
Believe it! You too can live out your fantasy of becoming trained in the deadly weapons ninja once used.
10 Stealthy Ninja Tools You Haven't Heard Of
Other than the classic ninja star, or shuriken as it's known in Japan, there were many tools ninja kept on-hand to thwart their enemies—and some of them will surprise you!
Hang Onto Your Turtle Shell!
The coolest Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles game yet will have fans shouting 'Cowabunga!'
Get Comfy in Hakama Pants
Whether you're lounging around at home or heading out for a night out on the town, these samurai-inspired pants are the perfect addition to your closet.
4 Essential Pieces of Ninja Gear
In the world of fiction, ninja climb like Spider-man and toss out weapons like they've got bottomless Bat-utility belts. But how much was real, and how much is modern embellishment? A look at their gear will help us find out!
The Ancient Ninja Strongholds of Iga & Koka
The Sengoku Period was the golden age of ninja in Japan, with Iga in Mie Prefecture and Koka in Shiga Prefecture emerging as the bastions of the shadow warrior.
Feel Like a Ninja on This Rope Obstacle Course
Head out to central Saitama to test your fake ninja skills!
Watch the Fail Ninja in Full Action!
If you haven't seen the Fail Ninja yet, not to worry—he's probably got his eye on you!
Beware of Ninja Shark!
Just off the coast of Central America, a terrifying creature lurks in the shadows waiting for its next victim...
Japan Ninja Council Puts Ninja on the Map
A group of Japanese governors and mayors hopes to boost the image of ninja around the world by telling the rich legacy and history of these real-life figures.
Make Your Own Ninja Stars
You too can master the art of throwing ninja stars by practicing with homemade paper shuriken.
The Top 10 Ninja Video Games
Ninja have been a staple of video games since the 8-bit NES era, and we've highlighted some of our favorites. See if you agree!
Explore This Tiny Ninja House
Sometimes hamster wheels aren't enough for our tiny rodent pets, so one YouTuber created a ninja house for hamsters, filled with escape panels and hidden floors.
Samurai & Ninja Take Center Stage in Asakusa
Always wanted to train under the guidance of famed general Oda Nobunaga? Unless you have a time machine, this traveling performance group may be the next best thing!
5 Ninja-Related Spots in & around Tokyo
No trip to Japan is complete without celebrating its signature order of clandestine spies and assassins! These five spots will give you your ninja fix while exploring Tokyo and beyond!
Japan’s Best-Known Ninja Lives in Chiba
Masaaki Hatsumi teaches the ways of the samurai and the art of ninjutsu to aspiring shadow warriors and law enforcement personnel from all over the world.
