Pop culture turned ninjas into black-clad assassins who vanished into the shadows. But real ninjas looked nothing like the Hollywood image — and their true role in Japan’s history may surprise you.

Ninja Cafe Takayama creates the swordsicles out of ice cream. They are about 16 inches long — roughly the same length as a real ninja sword. The swordsicles will go on sale later this month. Good ...

From ninja museums to hallowed samurai battlefields, here are the best sites to dive into epic Japan via the hit FX/Hulu series. Shōgun hit its stride right out of the gate when its first two episodes ...

The arrival of guns in Japan changed the face of warfare. We examine the ninja's use of firearms, particularly in one famous assassination attempt, and the concealed guns they're said to have used.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise has partnered with a real ninja museum in Japan to bring a unique themed experience for the game's fans and museum visitors. With the ninja theme being central to Monster ...