The true ninjas — or shinobi — were not mystical assassins in black pajamas, but skilled spies, scouts, and saboteurs who operated in feudal Japan from the 15th century onward. Most came from the mountainous Iga and Kōga regions, where local clans trained in stealth, disguise, and guerrilla tactics. Unlike samurai, who prized honor, ninjas valued information and survival over glory, using deception, infiltration, and psychological warfare to win without direct combat. They disguised themselves a

142K views · 2.3K reactions | Ninja (also commonly referred to as the shinobi) were mercenaries of Japan with a mysterious history. As the first written documentation of ninjas came decades after they already existed, there's debate among historians about how much of their origin story is true, and how much is legend. In this episode of Ancient Workouts with Omar, we learn more about shinobi practices from Jinichi Kawakami, the last remaining shinobi in Japan. | HISTORY | Facebook