Ninja - Wikipedia
WEBA ninja (Japanese: 忍者, lit. 'one who is invisible'; [ɲiꜜɲdʑa]) or shinobi (Japanese: 忍び, lit. 'one who sneaks'; [ɕinobi]) was an infiltration agent, mercenary, or guerrilla warfare and later bodyguard expert in feudal Japan. They were often employed in siege, espionage missions, and military deception. [ 1 ] .
Ninja - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 3, 2019 — Ninja (aka Shinobi) were the specialised assassins, saboteurs, and secret agents of medieval Japanese warfare who were highly-trained proponents of the martial arts, especially what later became known as ninjutsu or 'the art of the ninja'.
Ninjas: How Japanese Spies Evolved into Pop Culture Heroes - HISTORY
WEBNov 10, 2023 — Ninjas were active from the 14th century, when they were hired by daimyo, or feudal Japanese warlords, chiefly for intelligence and counterintelligence. But their intrinsically secretive...
The 7 Most Famous Ninjas of Feudal Japan - ThoughtCo
WEBAug 28, 2024 — These seven famous ninjas fought in feudal Japan against samurai and political opponents alike to aid their allies with espionage and assassination.
The History of Japanese Ninjas - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 17, 2019 — In feudal Japan, ninjas were a lower class of warriors often recruited by samurai and governments to act as spies. Origins of the Ninja. It is difficult to pin down the emergence of the first ninja, more properly called shinobi—after all, people around the world have always used spies and assassins.
Unmasking the myth: The true history of ninjas - History Skills
WEBNinjas are one of the most intriguing figures in Japanese history, shrouded in mystery and myth. They are often depicted in pop culture as black-clad assassins, skilled in martial arts and stealth, capable of scaling walls and moving silently.
History of the Ninja - Nerds on Earth
WEBJun 15, 2015 — Ninja History: When Ninja Turned Pro. These early 15th century ninjas were mainly hired as mercenaries, and although a ranking was beginning to develop, the ninja families weren’t yet fully organized into larger guilds that would be specific to a territory. But in the remote provinces of Iga and Kōga, those clans were turning pro.
NINJAS IN JAPAN AND THEIR HISTORY - Facts and Details
WEBNinjas have played important roles in Japanese history. Iga ninja helped Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616) escape safely from Osaka in the turmoil that preceded the beginning of the Edo period. Ieyasu showed his gratitude by giving the ninja leader, Hattri Hanzo, a residence in the Imperial Palace, in Edo.
The History of the Ninja | Tokyo Creative
WEBHISTORY OF THE NINJA. Much of what is known today regarding actual ninja activity is taken from preserved scrolls of the Sengoku Period (1467 - 1600).
A Brief History of Ninjas - Learn more at Japan Centric
WEBNov 10, 2020 — The history of ninjas mainly takes place during the Sengoku Jidai (age of the warring states), which began in the 15 th century. By this time the Iga and Koga were quite well known. Other clans would hire their ninjas as mercenaries to help ensure their success in taking and keeping territory.