Journeys in Japan S2013E37 - Iga Ninja Forest

The word "Ninja" is known around the world. But the truth remains shrouded in mystery. This episode of Journeys in Japan features Iga in Mie Prefecture, the birthplace of famous clan of Ninja. Our traveler is William Reed, a master of the Japanese martial art of aikido, from the United States. He meets the descendants of actual Ninja family, learns the traditional skills of stealth that have been passed down the centuries, and explores the real story of the Ninja that lies behind the Hollywood stereotype in a completely new type of trip that combines history and action.