15 Minutes

The ninja employed over 400 special weapons and tools to accomplish their missions, and the shuriken is undoubtedly one of the most famous. In this episode, we'll examine not just how the shuriken was thrown, but ninja techniques for throwing it with a string attached, and using it defensively. The ninja also devised various throwing techniques such as "yoko-uchi," "hon-uchi," and "gyaku-uchi." We'll use cutting-edge science to examine their uses, and use the shuriken to draw closer to the ninja truth.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

RAKUGO NIPPON! - TOYAMA

Episode 2

3-Day Dare*Devils - Behind the Scenes of the Ultimate EKIBEN

Episode 3

3-Day Dare*Devils - YUKIGUNI - Deep into Japan's Snowland

Episode 4

A*B*C Tours - A Thai Star in Hokkaido Part 1

Episode 5

A*B*C Tours - A Thai Star in Hokkaido Part 2

Episode 6

Through the Kitchen Window: Tami Hiyama - Chirashi-Zushi, Home-party Sushi

Episode 7

A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Bamboo Basket

Episode 8

Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Thailand Part 1: Traditional Cuisine of a Border Town

Episode 9

Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Thailand Part 2: Traditional Cuisine of a Hill Tribe

Episode 10

Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Taiwan Part 1: A Visit to a Hakka Family

Episode 11

Asia's Appetizing Adventures - Taiwan Part 2: Orchid Island's Traditions for Catching Flying Fish

Episode 12

NINJA TRUTH - Episode 1

Episode 13

NINJA TRUTH - Episode 2

Episode 14

Close to ART - 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Episode 15

RAKUGO NIPPON! - KAMAKURA

Episode 16

RAKUGO NIPPON! - CHICHIBU

Episode 17

Close to ART - Hoki Museum

Episode 18

Through the Kitchen Window: Akemi and Satsuki - Shojin Ryori, Buddhist Cuisine

Episode 19

Close to ART: The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

Episode 20

A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Kyoto Wire Weaving

Episode 21

Close to ART: Aomori Museum of Art

Episode 22

RAKUGO NIPPON! - IWATE: The Journey to Experience the Age-Old Culture of Tohoku

Episode 23

RAKUGO NIPPON! - IWATE: The Journey to Discover All of Iwate's Autumn Flavors

Episode 24

Close to ART: The Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Episode 25

NINJA TRUTH Episode 3: Shuriken

Episode 26

NINJA TRUTH Episode 4: Ninja Yashiki