A few times (maybe only 3) in the past, the topic of the Ninja would pop up for no specific reason other that I had been inquiring into the subject of the ancient people of Japan known as "Ninja." Usually while in a bookstore, someone in a very low tone, would almost whisper to me: "If you really want to know who they were, look up the subject of the Eta of Japan, later known as Burakumin. It will explain who they were and why they haven't existed in Japan for 300 years."
I did as they suggested and found that, if true, quite a bit is explained relative to why little is written historically about the Ninja in Japan and why we are left to endless arguements. Personally, I hope it isn't true as the subject of the Burakumin is extremely disgusting.
I don't want to sway your opinions so I won't even define "Eta" or "Burakumin" herein. I will say that minimal research (even in Yahoo or Google) will make one think: What if?
I did as they suggested and found that, if true, quite a bit is explained relative to why little is written historically about the Ninja in Japan and why we are left to endless arguements. Personally, I hope it isn't true as the subject of the Burakumin is extremely disgusting.
I don't want to sway your opinions so I won't even define "Eta" or "Burakumin" herein. I will say that minimal research (even in Yahoo or Google) will make one think: What if?