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In this video, What Color Did The Ninja Really Wear… Black or Blue? This is a topic that is talked about a lot, in the ninjutsu …
Why do ninjas wear dark blue?
The text suggests that all-black ninja costumes are not suitable for ninjutsu training, as they create an unnatural silhouette and may arouse suspicion. Instead, red or dark blue costumes were preferred due to their visibility in the dark and the fear it would evoke in the enemy. Additionally, wearing black in snowy terrain could lead to detection and death. The ninja of old Japan wore ordinary and mundane clothing for each mission, so wearing an all-black costume in the presence of commoners is considered suspicious. However, all-black ninjutsu training costumes are specifically designed for training purposes.
Why do ninjas wear black clothes?
The black ninja costume originated from theatrical performances like kabuki and joruri, where it was used as a stage direction device to identify characters as ninjas. This style became widespread in literary works as well, as seen in works by Kimura Hitachinosuke (Ehontaikouki) and Yamamo Kansuke (Honchonijushiko). The black costume was not a means to explain a character’s identity, unlike in novels.
Is it OK to dress like a ninja?
Activists are increasingly arguing against the idea that white people should not be allowed to wear specific costumes, claiming it is culturally inappropriate. They argue that anything tied to a culture borne out of people of color is inherently offensive and culturally insensitive. They argue that it is not part of their culture, so it is culturally insensitive for them to wear the costume. They argue that “experts” offer their takes on how to properly choose costumes, all framed in terms of “equity” and “inclusion”. This has led to a growing hostility towards white people wearing specific costumes.
Do ninjas wear white?
The Japanese term for ninja is shinobi, meaning “to conceal”, and “ninja” is a Chinese-influenced shorthand for shinobi-no-mono, or “person of stealth”. The iconic black uniforms and masks we imagine were not the stealthiest ninja-wear. The Ninja Museum in Japan’s Iga Ueno Castle and the Ninja Village in Koka display dark blue ninja outfits, while other colors were allowed. Historian Stephen Turnbull suggests that the all-black misconception of ninja uniforms may have come from kabuki theater, where stagehands were veiled in black to fade into the scenery.
However, in real ninjitsu, blue was more common due to its better nighttime camouflage and the cost of indigo dye in medieval Japan. Despite the all-black misconception, ninjas were real, and the color masks worn by all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before their TV cartoon debut are still popular.
Were ninjas allowed to marry?
During the Edo period, ninja were allowed to marry as they needed to produce offspring. However, oniwaban, who were in government employ, had restrictions on outsider contact and could only marry within their profession. There was no fixed retirement age for ninja, but they retired when they couldn’t perform their job due to age. Advanced ninjas would retire and train younger generations.
Why does Naruto wear orange?
Naruto, a character in the popular animated series Naruto, is known for his vibrant personality and vivid outfits. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, wanted Naruto to be silent and indifferent, so he chose orange for his first outfit. Naruto’s parents’ hair color, orange, is a reflection of his cold-blooded nature. Naruto’s childhood was a deplorable one, with a nine-tailed fox causing devastation in the village. His parents, Minato and Kushina, died trying to protect him, but he didn’t know.
Naruto has been trying to get people’s attention since he was a child, pranking people to convey that he was just a kid like everyone else. Fans of Naruto can enjoy the unspoken but profound meanings in the storyline, as he wears bright clothes to show his vibrant personality.
What race are ninjas?
The majority of ninjas, particularly those who identified as male, originated from Japan.
What is a ninja’s clothing called?
The shinobi shōzoku, or ninnikuyoroi, was a dark, coarse suit worn by Ninjas to blend into the shadows. It was worn rarely due to the risk of death if caught in the suit. However, it was easier to find explanations when caught as a fisherman or farmer. The suit was not dark black, as dark areas were more noticeable at night than dark gray areas. The latest findings suggest that the suit was not entirely dark black.
What is a female samurai called?
Onna-Bugeisha, the female samurai warriors of feudal Japan, fought in the Battle of Aizu, one of the deadliest conflicts of the Boshin War. Kawahara Asako had just killed her mother-in-law and young daughter to prevent them from falling into the enemy’s hands. The battle was one of the deadliest conflicts of the Boshin War, which shook Japan from 1868 to 1869. The Imperial forces of Emperor Meiji faced the Tokugawa shogunate, which aimed to preserve Japan’s insularity and traditional way of life, while the emperor was spearheading the country’s transformation into a modern nation-state. The battle marked a significant turning point in Japan’s history.
What were female ninjas called?
Kunoichi is a Japanese term for “woman” (女, onna) and is often used in popular culture to refer to female shinobi or practitioners of ninjutsu (ninpo). The term was popularized by novelist Yamada Futaro in his 1964 novel Ninpō Hakkenden. Although kunoichi have appeared in various creative works, Mie University historians have concluded that there are no historical records of female ninjas performing reconnaissance and subversive activities in the same manner as their male counterparts.
However, the late 17th century ninja handbook Bansenshukai describes a technique called kunoichi-no-jutsu, where a woman is used for infiltration and information-gathering, which Fujita Seiko considers evidence of female ninja activity. The term is thought to derive from the names of characters that resemble the three strokes in the Japanese kanji character for “woman” (女, onna) in the following stroke order.
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In this article, What Color Did The Ninja Really Wear… Black or Blue? This is a topic that is talked about a lot, in the ninjutsu community. In the modern day we hear lots of misconceptions of the ninja. Many times I’ve heard things like: “No, the ninja did not wear black because black dye was not available at the time.” I’ve also heard: “No, the ninja would not wear black, because black would stand out at night, so they wore blue.” Both of these statements are not correct and in the article, I share the truth of the historical ninja of ancient Japan!
Great article Sensei. I fully agree that anyone who says black stands out at night has never tested that before. I liked the part where you talked about how shinobi were experts at blending into their environments and used what was necessary for that particular mission. Black wasn’t always what was required, but it was one of the colors used at night. Anyone who has been in the forest during a new moon knows you can’t see much of anything, let alone pin point someone wearing all black and laying on the ground.
I got back from perusal one of Anthony Cummins articles about the ninja outfit – his claim that there was never any historical evidence to suggest it was very cringy & laughable. “Ninja clothing” was merely normal clothing which was modified for certain missions…it’s funny how he misses that point. Anyone who practiced espionage, assassination, theft with common sense would’ve at least worn a mask & dark clothing to conceal themselves at night – It’s just common sense, there’s really nothing stereotypical about it. Good content by the way, love your vids – very informative! I’ve been fascinated by the shinobi for a long time. P.S. Have you checked out the Chinese ninja (Ye Bou Sho)? There’s someone who’s been researching them named: Les Conn (he has a website) – I think you’d get a kick out of it – it’s really epic discovering the Chinese counterparts!
personally I’m looking at gray with vertical black lines as trees typically have this pattern but my school is more ninja and samurai inspired than having historical connections. of course I use such things as the bansemshukai to find wisdom in this, but trying to find modern variations. example being gray man concepts
Generally speaking I think you’re correct. Although, I don’t think the other side is completely incorrect. I do see some unaddressed reasoning that could’ve created some debate. They do say black in documents, but IIRC historians claimed that black dye in the era wasn’t the pure black we see on ninja today. More of a really dark indigo. Even today some cheaper black clothing is dark green, red, blue, or brown. Only pure black fades grey. Some people think dark blue is more historically accurate then modern black. For the moment I kinda agree. The logic behind dark blue chosen over black that I recall was that a black silhouette being more visible on a roof top against the night sky then dark blue. Dark blue was better when rooftop stealth was more important.