The original Ninja were warriors of the Iga Province of Japan during the Sengoku period. They were raised up from the basic people of the countryside, without access to proper armor, weapons, or training to use them. The “traditional” black clothing of the Ninja actually came about as a result of how Ninjas were represented in theater. There are thousands of movies about ninjas available today, and some of them could be considered among the best pieces of cinema available in just about any genre.

We all know the theatrical representation of ninjas, but have you ever wondered about their true origin?