Ninja Warriors - From Myth to the Movies

Dressed as ninjas, a family looks at a map as they search for hidden ninja mannequins during a ninja festival in Iga, Japan, 2008.
Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters

All in the Family
Dressed as ninjas, a family looks at a map as they search for hidden ninja mannequins during a ninja festival in Iga, Japan, 2008. The quiet city attracts almost 30,000 visitors for its annual ninja festival, which runs from April 1 to May 6 and features ninja-inspired dance performances, competitions, and opportunities to practice ninja skills.

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