The real samurai and ninja
Chapter 1
The rise of the samurai class
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Chapter 2
The real world of the shinobi
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Chapter 3
Weapons and warfare on the ground
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Chapter 4
Bushido and the invention of modern myths
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Master of The real samurai and ninja
Ch 2 · The real world of the shinobi
renaissanceman Historical Shinobi of Japan
Think shinobi wore all black, stealthy and grand? (Oh, no, friend!) They blended right in, across the land! (Yes, they did!)
Fun Fact
Invisible stagehands: The black ninja suit comes from Japanese puppet theater, where stagehands wore black to show the audience they should be ignored.
Glossary
shinobi (noun)
A covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan specializing in espionage, sabotage, and infiltration. In 1581, warlord Oda Nobunaga launched a massive invasion against these covert operatives in Iga Province.
A covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan specializing in espionage, sabotage, and infiltration. In 1581, warlord Oda Nobunaga launched a massive invasion against these covert operatives in Iga Province.
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Which two mountainous regions in Japan were famous for training historical shinobi?
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Where does the iconic black outfit associated with modern ninja actually come from?
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Which of these disguises was preferred by shinobi to travel across feudal Japan without suspicion?
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During which highly chaotic era of Japanese history did the shinobi reach the peak of their activity?
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What was the purpose of the doki, a brass pocket device carried by shinobi?