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Ghost of Tsushima is pure art. Obviously it’s a game and not 100% historically accurate, but it is such a testament to Sucker Punches dedication and hard work. I wish more developers would take the time like they did.
This whole documentary is not 100% historically accurate. This documentaries coverage of the ninja is based on pure fabrication created during the early 20th century.
I am Japanese. My mother side of my family is from Gunma prefecture and related to Tokugawa family. My father side of my family is linked to a daimyo in Kansai. My father told me that when my father was a child (he was born in 1929), during WW2, some people from the Japanese government went around houses to collect metals to turn them into weapons. He told me that my grandmother (my father's mother) hid the family sword under a floorboard, so it wouldn't be taken by the government. Even though I am Japanese, our history fascinates me.
I'm curious if you or your family still have the katana still. Keep it & look after it well! My Japanese friend in the US has a sword dating back to the 1400s so around late feudal period?the actual blade is old but the handle & guard had been replaced a few times from wear. She's definitely keeping it to past down.
I get taking pride in your heritage because I'm Irish which means I can take pride in my Celtic heritage. But I also take pride in my human heritage as well because humans are born with free will. As Assassin's Creed puts it "We are who we choose to be, not who we are born as"
@Mamad Sobirin A lot of people would put Japan over China ANYDAY man. I personally wish the world wasn't cruel....but that isn't our reality right now.
Quick correction: the Tachi or 太刀 was actually the main sword used by samurai during the hoto period. When the katana became more popular, the tachi was still the weapon of high ranked samurai.
Nah. They weren't used to by any higher ranked samurai...lol why would it? It was longer. Slower to draw and worn cutting edge down. The katana replaced the Tachi because it was preferable and if "higher ranking samurai" did posses them it would ONLY be because their family would have been older and swords were handed down generationally.
@@spxzzo so I have to be a samurai to be interested in Japanese feudal history? Are you a samurai? It's not a big deal...you misspoke and we're corrected. Can you provide a source? I think if you could you would...my sources come from books I read during my prison stay so it be kinda hard for me to source them but I'll do my best and get back to you in the mean time send your Google links and podcast confirmation lol
Thanks a lot Shinobi Brother... I could not find any scripts here in Denmark, where i study Ninpo, Shinobi´s, Wepon, tools, survival gear and terknicnics
This was a really great video I enjoyed it very much & learned a couple new things. Thank you for sharing the information with us. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Keep up the good work
Wow! This documentary is amazing! So interesting and fascinating the history and knowledge of feudal Japan is told and narrated brilliantly there's alot of information and even the myths legends are included I really think in my humble opinion there should be a movie or series about the warriors of Japan it would be an epic saga it could also have other spin offs and branch out to other film and movies etc
You must also understand that to properly wield a katana, you must primarily use your fingers. The artistic training in dexterity and precision with their hands only makes them that much more effective in swordsmanship...
Uhmm that saying came about from modern politicians who basically meant pen can create laws that could jail lawbreakers. Samurai learned calligraphy not to write laws, but to learn discipline and self control. Same idea goes with painting. They would mostly write just a few kanji characters that usually comes out as a word or two. You used the saying incorrectly cuz that has nothing to do with samurai learning calligraphy or painting.
I never ever though in a million years that I'll be this much interested in history;-; because history is one of my weaknesses back then T^T. And look at me now, obsessing about this one of a kind history.
@@asura9683 I think it hits different as you get older as well lol I loved history class when I was younger but I feel a deeper connection to it now that I’m in my 30s and have more context in my own life to base historical facts off of
Technically Ninja don't exist...and it was the samurai and farmers who were fighting against their feudal lords. They incorporated different Martial-arts and espionage tactics into their battle strategy and evolved from there.
@@danielcooke3732 Ninja clans worked for feudal lords 14-15- 16 century and so on..you need to watch full video. They have a full fighting system -Taijutsu. . A philosophy stemming from Shintoism.Alchemy system/knowledge. A full arsenal of their own unique weapons..including stealth techniques and special poisons.Females could not be samurai, but female ninja - Kunoichi. Ninjutsu and ninja clans,Iga -ryu and Kogo being most famous.
The ninjas of ancient Japan were actually called shinobis and would’ve worn common clothing that helped them blend in wherever they were, not the all-black outfit in modern creation. The word “ninja” is a Chinese term and it wasn’t used until the 20th century
Actually the ninja had to cover themselves up head to toe in navy blue, brown, grey - rarely black. They did this at night when performing assassinations or espionage so they wouldn't be spotted as easy. They'd only use disguises during the day, which was when they'd collect info on their enemies & targets, and carry out their daily lives.
@@safire822 they did we even got records it's just not exactly like in pop culture, no offense to the guy but his videos on Ninja were little click-baiting and kind of lacking.
@@safire822 Fun fact: the ninja did exist, and they also pioneered much of what the special forces use today. In their time the ninja were tactical geniuses. There are many documents still being held by the Japanese government. There's also manuals on their tactics such as the bansenshukai...so your claim is futile. PS: limfamy's video was absolute garbage and is one of the worst sources to get information from.
@@safire822 Depends what you call a Ninja. Ninja or Shinobi no mono is a action, a job. Anyone can do the act of ninja, from peasants to Samurai. Many Ninja groups were Samurai clans that specialized in espionage tactics and certain Arts of sneaking. The reason why we say they did not exist because they were not a group of people different from other groups like Samurai, they existed because they were samurai, peasants and other peoples. There were people who were best at Espionage and assassination that soon taught the schools of Ninja.
As centuries goes by, the golden age era of the samurai warfare does not Last forever. Even though the samurai maybe gone forever. But the legacy of the samurai continues to influence Japan to this very day....inspiring them to live an honorable lives. The warriors of the rising sun is eternal and never ever be forgotten.
Fun fact, the Makibishi is the exact same shape as the objects that were made out of extremely large nails, welded together and thrown in front of coal trucks during the Coal strikes in Southeast Kentucky. I have seen them. My dad was a truck driver and future father in law was an owner operator of several coal trucks. Didn't mean to get sidetracked. Just thought it may be interesting to someone sometime. Stay safe folks.
During the Asuka period (592-710), Shoutoku Taishi (574-627) hired Otomono Sabito as an intelligence officer and assassin.Shoutoku Taishi called him shinobi (meaning anyone who wants to get good information).Otomono was from the Iga region. Hattori clan in the C7, Iga region wore black costumes at the Shinto ritual of Aekuni Shrine.They were called Kurondo (Black Party). In 1180, the Hattori clan participated in the Genpei War as a samurai.They were good at guerrilla warfare. C12, the Hattori clan became the lord of the Iga region in cooperation with the peasant samurai jizamurai and became independent from the shogunate.They became mercenaries in various parts of Japan.They later became known as the Iga-ryu. C14, literary work Taiheiki has a record of Sinobi. In 1578, the Tenshō Iga War began a war between the Nobunaga army and the Iga clan. In the 1600s, it was written as Xinobi in the dictionary compiled by the Jesuits. C17, the creative Sinobi appeared in the popular culture novel Otogibouko. Creative Sinobi such as Sinobi's Goemon Jiraiya have appeared in Kabuki, Joruri, Kyogen and they have become popular. In 1911, the novel Sarutobi Sasuke was published. Since then, Sinobi has appeared in many novels. In 1916, the first ninja movie, Kougaumon, became popular. Around 1920, they were called ninsha. In 1958, the novel Kouga ninpocho was published. In this novel, many ninjya who use techniques like psychic powers appeared. This novel influenced manga and anime. In 1957, the novel Yagyu bugeicho became a movie. Since then, ninjya has appeared in many movies. In 1959, managa's Ninjya bugeichou, Sasuke was published. Since then, ninjya has appeared in many managas. In the 1960s, Onmitu Kenshi, a television series featuring ninjya, was broadcast.This TV series was broadcast in Australia and the Philippines, so ninjya became popular with young viewers. In 1967, the anime series Kamen no ninjya Akakage was broadcast. In 1967, ninjya appeared in movie 007.
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"Risen Sun" I Love Japan 🗾 not Only extremely advance in technology & discipline, Japan has a rich "Warrior" culture. Samurai Ninja Shogun and the list goes on... Grandmaster Ginchi Funakoshi Mas Oyama Professor Demura just to Only name a few. I had spend Over 43 year's in the Japanese Self-Defence Martial Arts ("The Absolute Best in The World") Samurai Armoured Military Soldier was well equipped in empty hand close quarter combat in aikido judo kendo Bushido jujitsu. Not forgetting to mention the many forms of karate such as Okinawan Shotokhan kiushiru kobudo And again the list goes on and on.... Ancient Warriors such as the greatest samurai ever Miyamoto Muashi (Samurai)... Professor Takeno (Ninja) and modern day Ninja Grand Master Shogo Sugi who star in the 1984 movie 🎥🍿 called "Revenge of the Ninja" Thank you for posting this. Much appreciated God bless you
From 11:50 it was just amazing. The background music and narrator explain how they had different weapons to survive a fight quickly. In my opinion Ninjas were the best warriors out of them all. They were the masters of stealth and knew how to hide their presence in plain sight. Just like early Assassin's Creed games. Or the Splinter Cell Games. Or purely speaking, just like Ninja Gaiden games.
I suggest you to watch the video about shinobi of the channel called “The Shogunate”. It studies and analyses the reality surrounding “ninjas” without biases and with no romanticisation of the topic, backing with actual historical data.
When loyalty & honor meant something when people actually specialized in being a warrior was prestigious to fight for a cause... Then came the 21st century where war is 100% about greed & hate.
Dokuganryu...the DRAGON EYE! I had no idea that Jack Fletcher's greatest villain was based on a Samurai warrior. (NOTE: Only those familiar with the Young Samurai book series will know what I'm talking about)
@@mookiestewart3776 it's akechi mitsuhide who betray him not hideyoshi. Btw toyotomi hideyoshi is one of the most loyal trusted general oda nobunaga have.
In 720, the book Nihon Shoki has a record of Tuwamono no michi (Way of the Warrior) as morals to be observed by samurai. In 1008, there is a record of Yamato damashii (Soul of Japan) in Genji monogatari. In the 13th century, the Kamakura Shogunate enacted the Gosei Shikimoku, a code of samurai morality. In 1575, the word Bushido was written in Koyo Gunkan, a book on military science by the Takeda clan. Military scholar Yamaga Sokou (1622 - 1685) proposed Shido. Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719) authored Hagakure. Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) wrote Bushido. These were the morals of the samurai, but they were also shared with the peasants through poetry, kabuki, stories, and peasant schools. Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) authored Bushido The Soul of Japan. Since Nitobe was a diplomat, he was often asked by Westerners about the morals of non-Christian Japanese. Nitobe has written a book about ancient Japanese norms.
Miyamoto Musashi: In Memoriam. The Ninja and the Ronin fascinates me. The Outcasts in all cultures I can resonate with because I can understand not belonging to Society, yet I don’t care if I do or not. I always do things my way on my own terms. Magic is fascinating to me as well, yet the Warrior Monks are alright as well. Almost forgot, Japanese Tattoos are highly fascinating to me as well. Arigatou.
Your like many fascinated with the fantasy the reality many couldn't understand contemplate or accept facts in this case are better then manys fantasy 😎👹⚡😜🇺🇸
Surprisingly, Samurai is the Father of Japanese Goldfish! Samurais were the first goldfish keepers in Japan. During the fall of the Samurai class in the late Edo period, breeding goldfish become a Samurais' second job for income. Ranchu, Ryukin, and Tosakin are the 3 signature breeds developed by Samurai
Let me give you a detail of the samurai's arts, bujutsu. Bujutsu is something called an umbrella term martial art, as that it holds multiple different disciplines/arts under its system name, some arts here being umbrella term martial arts themselves. These arts we use is a modernized version of bugei-Jyuhappan(eighteen arts), while staying true to the the kobudo version of these arts. So bear with me, this will get confusing: They are taijutsu(which an umbrella that holds karate and taido) jujitsu(which holds judo, aikido, and sometimes in certain ryu's that teach it to muscular or fat students, sumojutsu), kenjutsu(kendo, battado, iaido, iaijutsu, kodachi, niten ichi ryu and enmei ryu included), jojutsu, sojutsu(one of the forms of sojutsu require using a tabin, which is a small shield), doesnt disclude the sai, ekui, kuwa, tonfa, bo, hanbo, tanbo and other basic farm tools that were used, also a major foundation to disciplines like chen'ato, bojutsu, sojutsu, kenjutsu, and Iaidojutsu), bojutsu(hanbo jutsu, tanbojutsu, sansetgenjutsu), hojutsu is all old(kubudo) and modern(budo) uses in guns are included in this discipline, also goes hand in hand with kayakujutsu, which is coming up), kyudo(kyudo no jutsu) is bow arts, batjutsu(yabusame) is about military horse use, chen'ato is using weighted chains or ropes competently, is also one of the arts that plays as a foundation to kasariagamajutsu), kusariagamajutsu is using both a kasariagama, and the kasari-fundo, which is a chain with iron weights at each end, again this and chen'ato go hand in hand. Finally, were finishing with kayakujutsu. This is the use of gun powder and other thermo-reactive chemicals, or plain hazards(glass, dirt) for different distractive functions(such as glass/spiced infused eggs, explosives, adhesives, and smoke). Some of these arts are shared with bujinkan(ninjutsu, or ninpo), as there are 18 disciplines under the bujinkan umbrella martial arts.
Fun Fact: I want to state also that kobudo is not really a weapons art. Its any form of art/technique that was prevalent in the 1800's and previous(were talking about 1400 arts that were floating around, unique to its village/state). Budo refers to modern arts after the restructuring and change in border laws that allowed western influences to fluctuate.
The documentary for the most part is true except for the Ninja not using Busido. They did used it amongst each other within the clans. Ninja's didn't fight by a code like the samurai did as they knew that in a true fight the only necessity is survival. Many were great people that secretly faught corrupt leaders...just like today.
Superb! Excellent Documentary of Japanese Warriors SIr! You have instructed Someone who is very serious about Japanese History and proper pronunciation of places and names. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu!
I really enjoyed that, great video! But i want to add a little something: despite their great presence in modern culture the ninja were never really proven to have existed like shown everywhere in movies and series. This goes so far that the word "Ninja" itself has never really been found in any piece of historical evidence. As you said, they were usually called shinobi, and they also did not really wear their signature black-cloth-outift, as oftenly shown in pop culture. Yes they might have dressed a lot in dark colors when moving through the night, or invading and gathering information, but it's more a lot of speculation and guessing than actual facts at this point. And it is actually not even proven that anyone has ever been assasinated by a real shinobi. (yeah okay. How could you really prove that though) but hey, i'm not an expert, feel free to correct me
I loved this video is a great video however would of been nice to see y acknowledge the first black samurai who was one off the greatest samurais but i’m guessing your gonna do a separate video
He wasn't one of the greatest. He was just a dude. Yasuke really wasn't anything special, just a guest of Oda Nobunaga that he decided to make a samurai.
He was not. First black samurai does not mean " A great samurai" No one gaf about him after the short time he was in the service of Oda Nobunaga. Don't know how he died, where he went or anything. He is quite literally a nobody that just had a name attached to him.
This explains so much about NARUTO! for us non Japanese we dont know japans customs and culture. only what i pick up watching anime or watching videos on japan
Iga and Koga didn't necessarily fight each other. That's actually misconception everyone makes. They only fought each other if rival samurai clans hired them to oppose each other. When Ieyasu was fleeing from the Akechi clan after Nobunaga was killed, some of the Koga ninja along with the Iga clan that served Hattori Hanzo helped him escape.
This video omitted the mention of Ikko Ikki, the warrior monks who were followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. The followers of Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism) got married and had children. They instilled fears both in daimyos, Oda Nabunaga as well as in Sohei monks. Please make a video exclusively on them, they were like Cossacks who just like them came from lowest stratas of the the society.
Very nice. I think you got every possible double pattern on point. Easily one of the fastest cutters out there. If i had the cash, i would get you a nice wide bladed hira zukuri ko-katana. Would be nice and light and fast and perfect for your style.
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Assassins creed Japan.. from warrior to shogun. I’d buy and play 100%
facts! i been wanting an assassin’s creed game based in Japan for the longest. then ghost of tshuima came out..💪🏽💯
Ghost of Tsushima
Yup, it would be the best game nxt to ghost of tsushima
No it wouldn’t lol... not with the direction Ubisoft has been going. We haven’t had a true assassins creed game since syndicate
@@dredgen_trump4606 facts bro
I love Japanese history, culture, and martial arts.
Ghost of Tsushima is pure art. Obviously it’s a game and not 100% historically accurate, but it is such a testament to Sucker Punches dedication and hard work. I wish more developers would take the time like they did.
This whole documentary is not 100% historically accurate. This documentaries coverage of the ninja is based on pure fabrication created during the early 20th century.
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Ghost of Tsushima is by far one of the greatest games I’ve played.
Best game I've played lately
@@CrzBonKerz21 GM hi hkdz mylar a a bit
I am Japanese. My mother side of my family is from Gunma prefecture and related to Tokugawa family. My father side of my family is linked to a daimyo in Kansai.
My father told me that when my father was a child (he was born in 1929), during WW2, some people from the Japanese government went around houses to collect metals to turn them into weapons. He told me that my grandmother (my father's mother) hid the family sword under a floorboard, so it wouldn't be taken by the government.
Even though I am Japanese, our history fascinates me.
I'm curious if you or your family still have the katana still. Keep it & look after it well! My Japanese friend in the US has a sword dating back to the 1400s so around late feudal period?the actual blade is old but the handle & guard had been replaced a few times from wear. She's definitely keeping it to past down.
Bless you for maintaining it!🙏
@@tristanbackup2536 it was likely destroyed after the war by the Americans. hope not, i hope they hid it and have it still.
I get taking pride in your heritage because I'm Irish which means I can take pride in my Celtic heritage. But I also take pride in my human heritage as well because humans are born with free will. As Assassin's Creed puts it "We are who we choose to be, not who we are born as"
I had the privilege of visiting Onioshidashi in Showa 60.
The man uses Ghost of Tsushima for this... good lad, good lad. I love that game.
I got the game day 1 and still play survival if you guys are interested
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@@shirowolfanimator Played it yet?
And Shogun 2
I really admire JAPAN when it comes to discipline code and for being a Noble-warrior!
Just ignore and report Chinese spammers
Yes we admire them 10x over chinese
@Mamad Sobirin A lot of people would put Japan over China ANYDAY man. I personally wish the world wasn't cruel....but that isn't our reality right now.
@Mamad Sobirin are u a troll?
do you want people to go to a Chinese History Documentary and talk about the bad things they did??
@Mamad Sobirin it’s war 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ what else do you expect. You can’t have mercy on the enemy simple as that
When I saw the thumbnail I just can't help but think of playing Ghost of Tsushima again.
I play Legends everyday. If you ever want to party up, let me know.
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Now would be the time to play it the iki island dlc is fire
I really enjoy the pictures durning this video too using nobunaga’s ambition as well
Many are illustrations from a role-playing game called Legend of the Five Rings, which was partially inspired by the samurai.
I LOVE THE JAPANESE HISTORY AND CULTURE.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT WORK AND INFORMATIONS.
Quick correction: the Tachi or 太刀 was actually the main sword used by samurai during the hoto period. When the katana became more popular, the tachi was still the weapon of high ranked samurai.
Nah. They weren't used to by any higher ranked samurai...lol why would it? It was longer. Slower to draw and worn cutting edge down. The katana replaced the Tachi because it was preferable and if "higher ranking samurai" did posses them it would ONLY be because their family would have been older and swords were handed down generationally.
@@buddha.awakens9809 um - yes they were? You wanna give a source?
@@buddha.awakens9809 am I supposed to believe you are a Japanese samurai?
@@spxzzo so I have to be a samurai to be interested in Japanese feudal history? Are you a samurai? It's not a big deal...you misspoke and we're corrected. Can you provide a source? I think if you could you would...my sources come from books I read during my prison stay so it be kinda hard for me to source them but I'll do my best and get back to you in the mean time send your Google links and podcast confirmation lol
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This was a really great video I enjoyed it very much & learned a couple new things. Thank you for sharing the information with us. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Keep up the good work
A compilation of Japanese warriors in one video I’m impressed
indeed, this is one of the best videos on subject matter
I Resided in Japan for 5 Years & Learned Martial Arts! Awesome Place!
Jin Sakai: "I am not your son. I am the Ghost."
@MJXO agreed. Do you still play?
Ronin armor with the level 3 basket hat looks best imo.
Ah yes I remember
Honour died on Komoda Beach.
Epic game!
Wow! This documentary is amazing! So interesting and fascinating the history and knowledge of feudal Japan is told and narrated brilliantly there's alot of information and even the myths legends are included I really think in my humble opinion there should be a movie or series about the warriors of Japan it would be an epic saga it could also have other spin offs and branch out to other film and movies etc
Most of this is wrong.
It’s also full of mistakes, if not outright lies…
Even though I'm not Japanese I love true samurai history
The pen is mightier than the sword so it makes sense for them to learn calligraphy and painting
I agree in the sense of pen being mighty because of the fear it conjures before the sword even shows up.
@Mr bob man guess I'm way off?
the pen is always mightier than the sword, until it is pointed by the sword.
You must also understand that to properly wield a katana, you must primarily use your fingers. The artistic training in dexterity and precision with their hands only makes them that much more effective in swordsmanship...
Uhmm that saying came about from modern politicians who basically meant pen can create laws that could jail lawbreakers. Samurai learned calligraphy not to write laws, but to learn discipline and self control. Same idea goes with painting. They would mostly write just a few kanji characters that usually comes out as a word or two. You used the saying incorrectly cuz that has nothing to do with samurai learning calligraphy or painting.
Perfect pronunciation and excellent concise information easily explained for understanding! Great video!!!
I mean it is a good video, though there are multiple inaccuracies, most notably in terms of ninja and the Bushido code.
I never ever though in a million years that I'll be this much interested in history;-; because history is one of my weaknesses back then T^T. And look at me now, obsessing about this one of a kind history.
It hits different when its not told by a teacher😂
@@asura9683 So True 🤣
@@asura9683 I think it hits different as you get older as well lol I loved history class when I was younger but I feel a deeper connection to it now that I’m in my 30s and have more context in my own life to base historical facts off of
i wish japan got to have more independant time and closed from other countries so they could continue on their traditions and way of life.
@@madsschorjlnerjrgensen2217 yeh hold on to your traditions !
Great detailed documentary I appreciate the work you did especially analysing the history of Samurai and Ninja 🥷
Samurai were the Ninja
Technically Ninja don't exist...and it was the samurai and farmers who were fighting against their feudal lords.
They incorporated different Martial-arts and espionage tactics into their battle strategy and evolved from there.
@@danielcooke3732 no not everyone
@@danielcooke3732 Ninja clans worked for feudal lords 14-15- 16 century and so on..you need to watch full video. They have a full fighting system -Taijutsu. . A philosophy stemming from Shintoism.Alchemy system/knowledge. A full arsenal of their own unique weapons..including stealth techniques and special poisons.Females could not be samurai, but female ninja - Kunoichi. Ninjutsu and ninja clans,Iga -ryu and Kogo being most famous.
The ninjas of ancient Japan were actually called shinobis and would’ve worn common clothing that helped them blend in wherever they were, not the all-black outfit in modern creation. The word “ninja” is a Chinese term and it wasn’t used until the 20th century
Actually the ninja had to cover themselves up head to toe in navy blue, brown, grey - rarely black. They did this at night when performing assassinations or espionage so they wouldn't be spotted as easy.
They'd only use disguises during the day, which was when they'd collect info on their enemies & targets, and carry out their daily lives.
Fun fact ninjas didn't exist....go watch limfamys video about it
@@safire822 they did we even got records it's just not exactly like in pop culture, no offense to the guy but his videos on Ninja were little click-baiting and kind of lacking.
@@safire822 Fun fact: the ninja did exist, and they also pioneered much of what the special forces use today. In their time the ninja were tactical geniuses. There are many documents still being held by the Japanese government. There's also manuals on their tactics such as the bansenshukai...so your claim is futile.
PS: limfamy's video was absolute garbage and is one of the worst sources to get information from.
@@safire822
Depends what you call a Ninja.
Ninja or Shinobi no mono is a action, a job. Anyone can do the act of ninja, from peasants to Samurai. Many Ninja groups were Samurai clans that specialized in espionage tactics and certain Arts of sneaking. The reason why we say they did not exist because they were not a group of people different from other groups like Samurai, they existed because they were samurai, peasants and other peoples. There were people who were best at Espionage and assassination that soon taught the schools of Ninja.
Japanese culture is so beautiful and sweet d nature looks so peaceful n clean the warriors are so awesome i adore them keep up the nice work.
As centuries goes by, the golden age era of the samurai warfare does not Last forever. Even though the samurai maybe gone forever. But the legacy of the samurai continues to influence Japan to this very day....inspiring them to live an honorable lives. The warriors of the rising sun is eternal and never ever be forgotten.
@@fullmetalwolf8594 I mean, they did dictate politics, warfare and society in Japan for 700 years so they'll never be forgotten.
What a magnificent true story. Wow. Amazingly Put together with perfection..it was like a feature film. 🙏🏽
Great video breaking down the warriors of Japan. I’ve enjoyed and learned a lot. 😎👍🏾
Thank you for the amazing upload, it was really interesting, I learned a lot
Beautiful drawings and artwork…fascinating culture. Thank you.
The thumbnail was amazing
just in time when i wanted to start learning about this !
I always wanted to be a ninja ! 😂 great video !!
By any chance,do you want to become a hokage?
@@Kavan19 yes
@@gamingquest2474 Good, I am gonna become the Pirate King.
Not as exciting as a Samurai.
I mean, Shinobi were spies. Not assassins.
Samurai is better. :)
Fun fact, the Makibishi is the exact same shape as the objects that were made out of extremely large nails, welded together and thrown in front of coal trucks during the Coal strikes in Southeast Kentucky. I have seen them. My dad was a truck driver and future father in law was an owner operator of several coal trucks. Didn't mean to get sidetracked. Just thought it may be interesting to someone sometime. Stay safe folks.
Amazing stories i learned so much from this channel 🙏🏾
Beautifully illustrated, and very informative. Arigato.
During the Asuka period (592-710), Shoutoku Taishi (574-627) hired Otomono Sabito as an intelligence officer and assassin.Shoutoku Taishi called him shinobi (meaning anyone who wants to get good information).Otomono was from the Iga region.
Hattori clan in the C7, Iga region wore black costumes at the Shinto ritual of Aekuni Shrine.They were called Kurondo (Black Party).
In 1180, the Hattori clan participated in the Genpei War as a samurai.They were good at guerrilla warfare.
C12, the Hattori clan became the lord of the Iga region in cooperation with the peasant samurai jizamurai and became independent from the shogunate.They became mercenaries in various parts of Japan.They later became known as the Iga-ryu.
C14, literary work Taiheiki has a record of Sinobi.
In 1578, the Tenshō Iga War began a war between the Nobunaga army and the Iga clan.
In the 1600s, it was written as Xinobi in the dictionary compiled by the Jesuits.
C17, the creative Sinobi appeared in the popular culture novel Otogibouko.
Creative Sinobi such as Sinobi's Goemon Jiraiya have appeared in Kabuki, Joruri, Kyogen and they have become popular.
In 1911, the novel Sarutobi Sasuke was published. Since then, Sinobi has appeared in many novels.
In 1916, the first ninja movie, Kougaumon, became popular.
Around 1920, they were called ninsha.
In 1958, the novel Kouga ninpocho was published. In this novel, many ninjya who use techniques like psychic powers appeared. This novel influenced manga and anime.
In 1957, the novel Yagyu bugeicho became a movie. Since then, ninjya has appeared in many movies.
In 1959, managa's Ninjya bugeichou, Sasuke was published. Since then, ninjya has appeared in many managas.
In the 1960s, Onmitu Kenshi, a television series featuring ninjya, was broadcast.This TV series was broadcast in Australia and the Philippines, so ninjya became popular with young viewers.
In 1967, the anime series Kamen no ninjya Akakage was broadcast.
In 1967, ninjya appeared in movie 007.
I highly respect the Samurai & the Yakuza clan , I have admired their Pure strength, Bravery & Loyalty to their cause .
The Yakuza are criminals, they are not people to be respected
Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
i am a martial artist and am deeply in love with the ninjas and samurais
Which martial art do you do?
@@andrewstout7452 i think it's kung-run....
This was an excellent in-depth look at Samurai history. I enjoyed this very much. 👍🏯
"Risen Sun" I Love Japan 🗾 not Only extremely advance in technology & discipline, Japan has a rich "Warrior" culture. Samurai Ninja Shogun and the list goes on... Grandmaster Ginchi Funakoshi Mas Oyama Professor Demura just to Only name a few. I had spend Over 43 year's in the Japanese Self-Defence Martial Arts ("The Absolute Best in The World") Samurai Armoured Military Soldier was well equipped in empty hand close quarter combat in aikido judo kendo Bushido jujitsu. Not forgetting to mention the many forms of karate such as Okinawan Shotokhan kiushiru kobudo
And again the list goes on and on.... Ancient Warriors such as the greatest samurai ever Miyamoto Muashi (Samurai)... Professor Takeno (Ninja) and modern day Ninja Grand Master Shogo Sugi who star in the 1984 movie 🎥🍿 called "Revenge of the Ninja" Thank you for posting this. Much appreciated God bless you
Brazilian juijitsu is just nawaza judo bit the Brazilians took credit for it. Very dishonest
When the gun was invented the Samurai was over
@@jprosey along with a lot more lives.
@@jprosey No. Samurai used guns.
@@jprosey No, samurai used guns and was over in meiji restoration
From 11:50 it was just amazing. The background music and narrator explain how they had different weapons to survive a fight quickly. In my opinion Ninjas were the best warriors out of them all. They were the masters of stealth and knew how to hide their presence in plain sight. Just like early Assassin's Creed games. Or the Splinter Cell Games. Or purely speaking, just like Ninja Gaiden games.
Also remembering that Scorpion is a Ninja too. Hanzo Hasashi.
I suggest you to watch the video about shinobi of the channel called “The Shogunate”. It studies and analyses the reality surrounding “ninjas” without biases and with no romanticisation of the topic, backing with actual historical data.
When loyalty & honor meant something when people actually specialized in being a warrior was prestigious to fight for a cause... Then came the 21st century where war is 100% about greed & hate.
There was greed and hate back then also. Samurai taxed peasants, same thing armed government thugs do today.
People never notice how much of their own narratives are really just an escape to a time that never existed. "Better times" isn't history.
War was always about greed and hate. The past is heavily romanticized.....
Honor is just a pretty word that never meant anything
Medieval times is a good example of simply being a time for horrible causes.
Dokuganryu...the DRAGON EYE!
I had no idea that Jack Fletcher's greatest villain was based on a Samurai warrior.
(NOTE: Only those familiar with the Young Samurai book series will know what I'm talking about)
Watching this makes me want to go back and play Samurai Warriors
Classic
Samurai warriors 5 is coming out this month. It's going back to it's roots like 1 and 2, when it was very good
@@OniByFame Ik and can’t wait I’ve preordered. First SW on Xbox since 2 empires
I saw Jin Sakai , I clicked. I'm currently playing Ghost of Tsushima and hella enjoying it.
So many anime have references to these times it’s amazing
But on a serious note loved the video very informative and I love to learn more on my Japanese side
Clans of the Sengoku period: we will be the dominant clan of Japan!
Oda Nobunaga: hahaha! I am the demon that will unify Japan.
Lol I forgot that demon was one of his nick names , he was a bit too brutal though that’s why hideyoshi betrayed him in the end
@@mookiestewart3776 it's akechi mitsuhide who betray him not hideyoshi. Btw toyotomi hideyoshi is one of the most loyal trusted general oda nobunaga have.
I love the game but I seriously wish we got more Samurai armours.
Im japanese And I want to knw about my history and me listening to this video I feel closer and Proud of who I am💯💯
That breathtaking moment where you learn that Hattori Hanzo was _real and legendary._
Those Samurai warriors were really scary looking. Real cool how they decorated themselves.
Subscribed just for the quality of the narration ^_^
Great educational video about Japan history
I think I learned just as much if not more from the comments. Thank you all.
In 720, the book Nihon Shoki has a record of Tuwamono no michi (Way of the Warrior) as morals to be observed by samurai.
In 1008, there is a record of Yamato damashii (Soul of Japan) in Genji monogatari.
In the 13th century, the Kamakura Shogunate enacted the Gosei Shikimoku, a code of samurai morality.
In 1575, the word Bushido was written in Koyo Gunkan, a book on military science by the Takeda clan.
Military scholar Yamaga Sokou (1622 - 1685) proposed Shido.
Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719) authored Hagakure.
Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) wrote Bushido.
These were the morals of the samurai, but they were also shared with the peasants through poetry, kabuki, stories, and peasant schools.
Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) authored Bushido The Soul of Japan. Since Nitobe was a diplomat, he was often asked by Westerners about the morals of non-Christian Japanese.
Nitobe has written a book about ancient Japanese norms.
Miyamoto Musashi: In Memoriam.
The Ninja and the Ronin fascinates me. The Outcasts in all cultures I can resonate with because I can understand not belonging to Society, yet I don’t care if I do or not. I always do things my way on my own terms.
Magic is fascinating to me as well, yet the Warrior Monks are alright as well.
Almost forgot, Japanese Tattoos are highly fascinating to me as well.
Arigatou.
I like the way u think
Your like many fascinated with the fantasy the reality many couldn't understand contemplate or accept facts in this case are better then manys fantasy 😎👹⚡😜🇺🇸
I feel you 🙂
Just finished my ''Temple'' wall with the Bushido Code.
Still waits to be completed with what is missing . . .
I love this video and all your other videos as well dont ever stop
I lived in Japan taught and practiced martial arts for 2 years I loved it
I appreciate this education of content by method to explaining chill and slowly
Surprisingly, Samurai is the Father of Japanese Goldfish! Samurais were the first goldfish keepers in Japan. During the fall of the Samurai class in the late Edo period, breeding goldfish become a Samurais' second job for income. Ranchu, Ryukin, and Tosakin are the 3 signature breeds developed by Samurai
Wow.... Excellent presentation!
Let me give you a detail of the samurai's arts, bujutsu. Bujutsu is something called an umbrella term martial art, as that it holds multiple different disciplines/arts under its system name, some arts here being umbrella term martial arts themselves. These arts we use is a modernized version of bugei-Jyuhappan(eighteen arts), while staying true to the the kobudo version of these arts. So bear with me, this will get confusing:
They are taijutsu(which an umbrella that holds karate and taido) jujitsu(which holds judo, aikido, and sometimes in certain ryu's that teach it to muscular or fat students, sumojutsu), kenjutsu(kendo, battado, iaido, iaijutsu, kodachi, niten ichi ryu and enmei ryu included), jojutsu, sojutsu(one of the forms of sojutsu require using a tabin, which is a small shield), doesnt disclude the sai, ekui, kuwa, tonfa, bo, hanbo, tanbo and other basic farm tools that were used, also a major foundation to disciplines like chen'ato, bojutsu, sojutsu, kenjutsu, and Iaidojutsu), bojutsu(hanbo jutsu, tanbojutsu, sansetgenjutsu), hojutsu is all old(kubudo) and modern(budo) uses in guns are included in this discipline, also goes hand in hand with kayakujutsu, which is coming up), kyudo(kyudo no jutsu) is bow arts, batjutsu(yabusame) is about military horse use, chen'ato is using weighted chains or ropes competently, is also one of the arts that plays as a foundation to kasariagamajutsu), kusariagamajutsu is using both a kasariagama, and the kasari-fundo, which is a chain with iron weights at each end, again this and chen'ato go hand in hand. Finally, were finishing with kayakujutsu. This is the use of gun powder and other thermo-reactive chemicals, or plain hazards(glass, dirt) for different distractive functions(such as glass/spiced infused eggs, explosives, adhesives, and smoke). Some of these arts are shared with bujinkan(ninjutsu, or ninpo), as there are 18 disciplines under the bujinkan umbrella martial arts.
Jujitsu is an umbrella term? Interesting! Thank you for the knowledge.
@@claudius3359 No problem!
Wow
Fun Fact: I want to state also that kobudo is not really a weapons art. Its any form of art/technique that was prevalent in the 1800's and previous(were talking about 1400 arts that were floating around, unique to its village/state). Budo refers to modern arts after the restructuring and change in border laws that allowed western influences to fluctuate.
How did you learn this stuff ?
Books ?
First time viewer, liked and subscribed. Wish we had some Samuri in the US right now.
Great video and hard work my friend
Love from Punjab, India
I think I like the discipline of samurai, having the courage of Honor.
it was their masters and religions that adopted this mindset
The documentary for the most part is true except for the Ninja not using Busido. They did used it amongst each other within the clans. Ninja's didn't fight by a code like the samurai did as they knew that in a true fight the only necessity is survival. Many were great people that secretly faught corrupt leaders...just like today.
Very good documentary video. Thanks.
My favorite warriors from the childhood
Samurai no doubt had the coolest sets of armor in history IMO.
6:05 Ned Stark "Finally! Someone who gets it."
6:10 Tywin Lannister "Finally! Someone who gets it!."
Japanese culture, old and new is fantastic.
this is really well done, thank ya!
Superb! Excellent Documentary of Japanese Warriors SIr! You have instructed Someone who is very serious about Japanese History and proper pronunciation of places and names.
Domo Arigato Gozaimasu!
I really enjoyed that, great video!
But i want to add a little something: despite their great presence in modern culture the ninja were never really proven to have existed like shown everywhere in movies and series. This goes so far that the word "Ninja" itself has never really been found in any piece of historical evidence. As you said, they were usually called shinobi, and they also did not really wear their signature black-cloth-outift, as oftenly shown in pop culture. Yes they might have dressed a lot in dark colors when moving through the night, or invading and gathering information, but it's more a lot of speculation and guessing than actual facts at this point. And it is actually not even proven that anyone has ever been assasinated by a real shinobi. (yeah okay. How could you really prove that though)
but hey, i'm not an expert, feel free to correct me
Their entire point was to be off the books and exist in the shadows. Doesn't mean they didn't exist, just means they were successful in their mission.
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@PORK FLAPS 😭😭😭 facts. Its like saying the cia doesnt exist bc they dont post their investigations
“Shinobi infiltrated castles, poisoned water or food wells.”
Jin Sakai: *breathes nervously*
The very rarely covered Sohe monks, impressive.
Thank you
What's the name of that theme song? Good job, congratulations
My Love for Wagakki Band and Lovebites' from Japan brought me here... 😊✌️
Japan never disappoints
I am really interested in this subject ! I'll listen tomorrow Morning!!
I loved this video is a great video however would of been nice to see y acknowledge the first black samurai who was one off the greatest samurais but i’m guessing your gonna do a separate video
He wasn't one of the greatest. He was just a dude. Yasuke really wasn't anything special, just a guest of Oda Nobunaga that he decided to make a samurai.
Nobody cares
He was not. First black samurai does not mean " A great samurai" No one gaf about him after the short time he was in the service of Oda Nobunaga. Don't know how he died, where he went or anything. He is quite literally a nobody that just had a name attached to him.
Great Video! I love it.thumps up
I wish to be Samurai by day and Shogun during the dark hours.
Samurai by day, Ghost by night.
Leonardo by day, Raphael by night
I can't believe i watched this long video......wow😍
Aikido is a modern Japanese art invented in the 20th century. The samurai was abolished in 1876.
It was invented around 1920
This explains so much about NARUTO! for us non Japanese we dont know japans customs and culture. only what i pick up watching anime or watching videos on japan
What is the title of the first soundtrack? Keep up the awesome narration of historical videos.
path of the samurai... thank me later
That was fantastic viewing,thank you 👏
You should have taught at my school when I was younger, great experience for me.😁👌🇺🇲
This was great. Thank you so much!
Iga and Koga didn't necessarily fight each other. That's actually misconception everyone makes. They only fought each other if rival samurai clans hired them to oppose each other. When Ieyasu was fleeing from the Akechi clan after Nobunaga was killed, some of the Koga ninja along with the Iga clan that served Hattori Hanzo helped him escape.
Excellent Japan . Their determination is really global .People should learn in life.
Very very cool. I only just today stumbled over this channel, I really hope I'm not 3years too late!
This video omitted the mention of Ikko Ikki, the warrior monks who were followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. The followers of Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land Buddhism) got married and had children. They instilled fears both in daimyos, Oda Nabunaga as well as in Sohei monks. Please make a video exclusively on them, they were like Cossacks who just like them came from lowest stratas of the the society.
I started to learn Japan history and I really liked Japan's culture
The term "Ninja" is pretty much a modern term. "Shinobi no mono" is what they would've been called in period.
Nope. Just different pronunciations of the same Kanji.
Bukijutsu
A ninja's use of weaponry in combat is known as "bukijutsu" (武器術, literally meaning: Weapon Techniques)
Shonuff, the shogun of Harlem. A formidable warrior until he lost to Bruce lee roy
I hear his charges are something to be reckoned with, quite the spearman i assume.
He needs to meet the assassin from ASDA Jet lee smokstrees and his understudy steven seiman
Very nice. I think you got every possible double pattern on point. Easily one of the fastest cutters out there. If i had the cash, i would get you a nice wide bladed hira zukuri ko-katana. Would be nice and light and fast and perfect for your style.