International Ninja Day is December 5th

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Today (Mon 5th Dec, 2016) is...
International Ninja Day

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Dates
5th Dec each year
Other names
Day Of The Ninja

Espionage, Assassination, Guerrilla warfare, and sabotage, these are the skills of the ninja. Clad in their signature black, they appear from the depths of the night like a hawk on stolen wings, striking their quarry and disappearing again without leaving a trace. They are rumored to be the masters of Kuji-Kiri, an eastern magical practice that made them capable of combining their natural ability to move like ghosts with supernatural powers. International Ninja Day is dedicated to remembering and honoring these ancient warriors of China and Japan.

History of International Ninja Day
To truly understand the history of International Ninja Day, one must first understand the history of the Ninja. The original Ninja were warriors of the Iga Province of Japan during the Sengoku period. These warriors were raised from the basic people of the countryside, without access to proper armor, weapons, or training to use them. This is why so many of the weapons of the Ninja are drawn from agricultural roots, such as the Kunai and sickles, they were also weapons that disguised themselves. No sir, no infiltration focused assassin here, just a humble farmer working his fields.

The “traditional” black clothing of the ninja actually came about as a result of how Ninja were represented in theater. Being the everyday people of their province, they were invisible to the ruling class. You could not identify them by clothing or weapons, banner or nationality, they were the people of their country and therefor invisible. In Theater this was represented by the stage hands playing the part of the Ninjas, they wore black clothes that covered them from head to toe, and made them invisible against the black background of the stage. Also, those who frequented the theater were used to the presence of these stage-hands, and their sudden inclusion in the play came as a shock.

How to Celebrate International Ninja Day
There are a thousand movies about Ninjas out there, and some of them are among the best pieces of cinema available in just about every genre. Start your celebration of International Ninja Day by compiling a much watch list and getting together with friends to watch them around a home cooked traditional Japanese or Chinese meal… Or at least order take-out.

To add to the madness of the Ninja history, dress up in the theater traditional uniform and take to the streets, but turn it on its head. As a Modern Ninja, appear unexpectedly to do great acts of charity for the common man. Never forget that Ninja were oppressed hungry commoners before they were the most feared warriors in the world. Give back to their roots to truly honor them.

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Not to be confused with February 22 is NINJA DAY! That's when Japan celebrates.

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Sneaky ninjas snuck past us for the last half decade...

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Il 5 dicembre è l’International Ninja Day
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Oggi è la Giornata Internazionale dei Ninja (International Ninja Day), una festa indetta dal 2023 e che ricorre proprio il 5 dicembre! Oltre ad essere un ottima occasione per vestirsi da Ninja, sfoderare nunchaku o lanciare shurike a profusione contro il bullo di turno, questa festa è l’occasione per ricordare l’orgine di una delle figure più iconiche e più “esportate” della cultura Nipponica!

I ninja, o sarebbe più giusto dire “shinobi” erano le leggendarie spie o assassini del Giappone feudale. Come tutti noi cresciuti a pane e anime sappiamo, il loro letale addestramento includeva lo spionaggio, il sabotaggio, l’infiltrazione, l’assassinio e la guerriglia. I metodi non regolari di combattimento erano ritenuti “disonorevoli” e “inferiori” dalla casta dei samurai, che osservava regole severe circa l’onore e il combattimento.

Questa figura apparve probabilmente dal XII secolo, nel periodo Heian o inizio del periodo Kamakura. La figura degli shibobi, così come la conosciamo, divenne però celebre nel periodo Sengoku o “degli Stati combattenti”, ossia nel XV secolo quando assassini e spie mercenarie vennero utilizzati nella provincia di Iga e nell’area adiacente al villaggio di Kōka. Nel XVII secolo, dopo l’unificazione del Giappone sotto lo shogunato Tokugawa i ninja caddero nell’oscurità. Tra il XVII e il XVIII secolo, fu redatto un certo numero di manuali “shinobi”, come il Bansenshukai (nel 1676), spesso sulla base della filosofia militare cinese.

Durante il rinnovamento Meiji (1868) la tradizione degli shinobi divenne un tema della fantasia popolare e di mistero in Giappone. I ninja assunsero un considerevole ruolo di rilievo nel folklore e nella leggenda, ed è spesso difficile separare i fatti dal mito. Alcune abilità leggendarie vennero ritenute essere dei ninja, fra cui l’invisibilità, camminare sull’acqua e il controllo degli elementi naturali. Di conseguenza la loro percezione nella cultura occidentale nel XXI secolo è spesso basata più sulla leggenda e il folklore che sulle spie del periodo.

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For all those who celebrate!

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INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY - December 5
Updated:Dec 1, 2023 Original:Jun 5, 2014
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INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY

International Ninja Day recognizes the fascination associated with the history and pop culture of the ninja.

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Ninjas first appeared around the year 600. Historically, they served samurai warriors. They spied on or assassinated an enemy. While some sources suggest they were fallen samurai, most point to the common man - and woman. They walked among the farmers and servants of everyday life.


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When is International Museum Day?

However, the skills of a ninja were passed down from generation to generation. If a father were a ninja, then he would likely train his son or daughter to be one, too.

In Japan, museums focus on ninja history and lifestyle.

Ninja Museum of Igaryū - The museum features the tools of the trade, demonstrations, and residences.

Kōka Ninja Village - Attend ninja camp and challenges. Tour the museum and many more facilities.

Novels and films have brought the way of the ninja to the mainstream. From Japanese action films to animated turtles, ninja movies covered the spectrum. Spy novels, comic books, and series captured the imaginations of every age. Their mystery fed storylines across genres until ninja became a genre all its own.

HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY

Celebrate the day by learning more about ninjas. Read about their history or watch a ninja documentary. Try to move as quietly and as quickly as a ninja. Share your ninja tricks and secrets with someone. Learn a martial art.

Ninjas Secret History Of The Ninja Uncovered Full Documentary - National Geographic

In Search of the Ninja: The Historical Truth of Ninjutsu by Antony Cummins

Use #InternationalNinjaDay to post on social media.

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INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY HISTORY

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