“The Ninja – ninjatte nanjya!?”

Ninjas are the representatives globally known as Cool Japan and most of people know them from dramas, animes, in addition to be a content of success, but their existence is still a mystery. In recent years, scientific researches have proven ninjas enjoy a practical and mixed knowledge regarding nature and society.  In this exhibition, visitors will learn the techniques, physical ability and knowledge through interacting activities and a content of easy comprehension. Come and take part of it!

1. Exhibition details:

• Period: 2016, October 25 (Tuesday) to 2017, January 9 (Monday)
  Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, it will be closed on the next day)
  Year-end/New-Year (29 December to 3 January)

• Hours: from 9 a.m to 5 p.m (Saturday, Sunday and holidays until 7 p.m) – (entrance allowed until 30 minutes before the closure hour).
• Location: Mie-ken Sogo Hakubutsukan (MieMu) – 3F – Kikaku Tenjishitsu (Tsu-shi Isshinden Kozubeta 3060)
• Admission: Adult ¥800 – Students ¥480 – Free for students up to high school (it is necessary to pay a fee for the permanent exhibition)
• Content:
  – STAGE 1 (exercising the body)
  The ninjutsu is known since ancient times by the performance of the movements, and the techniques are passed over the generations through manuscripts as well as verbally. Let’s practice all the trainings and strengthen the body!
  – STAGE 2 (improving the techniques)
  Participants will learn how to use darts, swords, camouflaged arms, water, projection, open devices and firearms, among others. In addition to food and medicine, deepening the scientific background and the techniques used by ninjas!
  – STAGE 3 (exercising the mind)
  This stage, participants will learn the mental control technique in which ninjas can apply the maximum force!

2. Related Events: During the period of this exhibition, the following activities will be held simultaneously:
   (1) NINJA DAY: November 3 (Thursday, holiday)
   (2) Presentation “The Ninja History”: November 5 (Saturday)
   (3) NINJA Talk show “Account about ninja and ninjutsu- among historic facts and legends”: November 23 (Wednesday, holiday)
   (4) Workshop for children about ninja:  November 13 (Sunday)
   (5) Wearing ninja costumes for children: Nov 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun), January 7 (Sat), 9 (Mon, holiday)
   (6) Gallery Talk: Oct 29 (Sat), Nov 19 (Sat), Dec 24 (Sat), Jan 8 (Sun)
   *Activities (1) to (4) require advanced registration.

3. Contact:

514-0061 Mie-ken Tsu-shi Isshinden Kozubeta 3060
Mie-ken Sogo Hakubutsukan (MieMu)
URL: http://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/MieMu/
E-mail: MieMu@pref.mie.jp　　
Tel: 059-228-2283
Fax: 059-229-8310