Ninjas, or shinobi, were covert agents in pre-modern Japan. They functioned as spies and infiltrators, carrying out tasks like reconnaissance, espionage, ambush, and infiltration. While their origins might trace back to the 12th century, the historical record doesn't support the common perception of them being primarily assassins. Their roles primarily revolved around gathering information and disrupting enemy activities.
In 1956, the first photograph of a ninjatō appeared in a booklet by Heishichirō Okuse.
In 1960, artifacts dating back to the Siege of Odawara (1590), potentially ninja weapons like flat throwing stones and clay caltrops (predecessors to shuriken and makibishi), were uncovered, suggesting ninja involvement in the siege.
In 2010, artifacts dating back to the Siege of Odawara (1590), potentially ninja weapons like flat throwing stones and clay caltrops (predecessors to shuriken and makibishi), were uncovered, suggesting ninja involvement in the siege.
In 2012, Jinichi Kawakami, considered the last authentic heir of ninjutsu, chose not to pass on his teachings, believing ninjutsu has no relevance in modern times. Instead, he became the honorary director of the Iga-ryu Ninja Museum and researches ninjutsu at Mie University.
In 2017, Mie University established the world's first research center dedicated to the study of ninja.
On February 25, 2018, Yamada Yūji and Nakanishi Gō announced the identification of Benkei Musō as Denrinbō Raikei, a foreign samurai.
In 2018, Mie University opened a graduate master course dedicated to the study of ninja.
In 2020, Genichi Mitsuhashi, 45, became the first graduate of the ninja studies master's program at Mie University, after two years of studying historical records and martial arts, while also working as a farmer.
On June 19, 2022, Kōka city announced the discovery of a 1748 written copy of "Kanrinseiyo", the original source of the famous ninja book "Bansenshukai", detailing 48 types of ninjutsu and methods.
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