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'''Ninjas''' were a caste of warriors in ancient [[Japan]].

'''Ninja''', also called Shinobi, were a caste of warriors in ancient [[Japan]].

== Popular Culture ==

== Popular Culture ==

"Ninjas" have been glamorized as an icon of alternative pop culture in recent years.<ref>See, e.g., http://www.realultimatepower.net</ref>  They appear frequently in video games, as well, alongside [[samurai]] as an alternative warrior caste.<ref>See, e.g., [[Final Fantasy XI]].</ref>  The "ninja" in modern American pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a main ''modus operandi''.  This is somewhat of a glamorization of the actual history. Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include Chuck Norris' "Walker: Texas Ranger" and Wolf from the American Gladiators television series.

"Ninja" have been glamorized as an icon of alternative pop culture in recent years.<ref>See, e.g., http://www.realultimatepower.net</ref>  They appear frequently in video games, as well, alongside [[samurai]] as an alternative warrior caste.<ref>See, e.g., [[Final Fantasy XI]].</ref>  The "ninja" in modern pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a means to achieve their goals.   

 

Ninja were in reality mostly mercenary assassins who tended to organize themselves in clans.

 

Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include [[Anime]] such as [[Naruto]] and [[Ninja Scroll]].

== Holiday ==

== Holiday ==