Fushigina zasshi Ninjutsu Feature – July 1, 1963 Issue
07/01/1963
- Japanese title
- 不思議な雑誌
- Publication
- Fushigina zasshi (Mysterious Magazine)
- Type
- Magazine
- Language
- Japanese
- Collection
- Fujita Seiko Collection
- Authors
- Kazuhiro Ichibashi
- People
- Fujita Seiko
Notes
Comprehensive English translation and editorial notes for the **"Ninjutsu Monogatari" ("A Story About Ninjutsu")** feature published in the July 1, 1963 issue of the Japanese periodical *Fushigina zasshi* (不思議な雑誌). Authored by Kazuhiro Ichibashi, the article examines the historical development of Iga-ryū and Kōga-ryū ninjutsu, distinguishing documented espionage and survival techniques from the supernatural myths that later became associated with the ninja tradition. The feature also includes rare photographs of Fujita Seiko demonstrating traditional physical endurance techniques, accompanied by contextual translations and editorial notes on the historical and folkloric material presented throughout the article.
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Fushigina zasshi Ninjutsu is a historical feature published in the July 1, 1963 issue of Fushigina zasshi (Mysterious Magazine). Written by Kazuhiro Ichibashi, the article explores the history, folklore, and legends of ninjutsu, tracing the origins of the Iga and Kōga traditions while separating historical ninja practices from popular myths of magic and sorcery. The feature includes rare photographs of Fujita Seiko, the 14th headmaster of Kōga-ryū Ninjutsu, demonstrating traditional physical endurance techniques. This archive presents eight high-resolution scanned pages—including the magazine cover, introductory feature pages, and the complete article (pages 118–122)—accompanied by a full English translation and editorial notes.
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