The 6th Workshop of the International Ninja Studies Association (Hybrid)
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, we will hold the 6th International Ninja Studies Conference.
This year’s meeting will be a hybrid of an on-site meeting and a videoconference using zoom.
Please refer to the following information and register for the meeting.
Date & Time
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Workshop・・・14:00〜17:00 (doors open at 13:00)
Reception・・・17:30〜19:30
Location
Laboratory meeting
Tokyo Gakuin Bldg. 2F Classroom
Tokyo Gakuin Building, 3-6-15 Kanda Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061, Japan
(1 minute walk from West Exit of JR Suidobashi Station)
https://www.kaigishitsu.co.jp/access/
Reception
Near the venue, about 5,000 yen (tentative)
Registration
You must be a member of the International Ninja Society.
Registration: You must be a member of the International Ninja Society. (If you wish to become a member, please click here)
Please register by Monday, November 27 using the application form below.
There is no charge for participation.
How to participate online
Online participation will be conducted using the videoconferencing system “zoom”.
The URL for online participation will be sent to those who register by November 27 by e-mail two days prior to the day of the meeting.
Call for Presentations
(1) Research presentation 1 person (40-minute presentation + 10 minutes for Q&A)
We are looking for one presenter. The theme can be anything related to “Ninja,” including history, body techniques, fiction (novels, movies, manga, games, etc.), tourism, etc.
Please apply by October 31 (Tue.) using the application form below, checking the box for presentation requests. After confirming your application, a member of the Steering Committee will contact you.
(2) Roundtable Discussions: 3 themes
Roundtable discussions will be held to exchange and discuss opinions among participants. In line with this, we are looking for themes for the round-table discussions. Please submit your theme(s) for discussion, such as ninja-related issues, survey/research issues, or academic conference issues, using the application form.
If your theme is selected, we would appreciate it if you could give a brief oral presentation (or use slides) on the background of your theme, issues, your own theory, etc. (A steering committee member will contact you at a later date).
Deadline for application for presentation: October 31 (Tuesday)
Deadline for registration: November 27 (Monday)
Application Form
https://forms.gle/k1pHaojhRTR3X2Vh7
About the installation of the ZOOM application
In order to participate in the workshop, you need to install the ZOOM application on your computer (free of charge). However, no prior procedures are required to use the ZOOM application, nor is registration of personal information necessary. When you use ZOOM for the first time, click on the meeting URL provided in the e-mail you receive from the ZOOM Office, and the installation of the application will begin automatically.
■Contact information
Secretariat of the International Ninja Studies Association, International Ninja Research Center, Mie University
2F Hightopia Iga, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Phone/Fax 0595-51-7154
taikai@intlninja.com
The 6th “International Ninja Resarch Association” Conference
〜NINJA Flying Around the World
On September 9 (Sat.) and 10 (Sun.), 2023, the International Ninja Studies Association will hold its general meeting, convention, reception, and inspection tour in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture.
Please register in advance and come to the meeting.
For details, please refer to the following.
Date and Time
September 9 (Sat.) – 10 (Sun.), 2023
Place
Centrair Hall, Centrair, Central Japan International Airport (Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture)
Organized by
International Ninja Society
Co-sponsored by
The International Ninja Research Center, Mie University, Japan Ninja Council, Central Japan International Airport Co.
Supported by
Tokoname City, Tokoname City Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Schedule
September 9 (Saturday)
12:15-13:15 General Meeting
13:30-13:45 Opening remarks by Chairman Atsumi Nakajima
13:45～14:30 Keynote speech “NINJA TRUTH
Mr. Chris Glenn, Radio DJ / TV Personality, Navigator of NHK WORLD “NINJA TRUTH
14:45-15:00 Congratulatory speech
15:00-17:45 Research Presentations (Click here for abstracts)
Theme Presentation “NINJA Flying Around the World
A Comparative Study on the Perception of NINJA by Foreign University Students” Kazuhiro Ajiki (Faculty of Humanities, Mie University)
Kamijun Iga Koshi Iga-no-Igasha Hattori Chuhoji: Reevaluating Japanese horses from Mongolian horses and considering escape strategies and routes” Hidetomo Ueshima (Member, Japan PEN Club)
“How to understand what is a Ninja” Guillaume LEMAGNEN (Folklorist (French-Japanese intelligence studies))
Free Presentation
A Study on the Origin of Hattori Hanzo’s Residence and Hanzomon Gate” Naoya INOUE (Ninja Researcher)
An Attempt to Analyze Trace Amounts of Residual Materials on the Surface of a Wooden Tubular Cannon (in the Collection of the Iga Ninja Museum)” Susumu KATO and Seiki KIHIRA (Iga Research Center, Mie University)
The Establishment and Development of the Tottori Domain’s Gonin” Butei (Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Hattori Hanzo Ninja)
Closing Remarks
19:00- Reception
Comfort Hotel Central Japan International Airport 1F Restaurant
September 11 (Sunday)
Tour of Nagoya Castle (for those who wish)
Capacity of 40 people
Meeting time
8:40 a.m.
Schedule
8:40 Roll call
8：50 Start to move to the boarding area
9：00 Departure from Centrair
9：50 Arrival at Nagoya Castle
10：00 Entry to Nagoya Castle
10：30 Ninja Show
10：55 Move to Main Gate
11：00 Gather at Main Gate →Guided by volunteer guides
12：30 Dismissal
Participation Fee
Convention 2,000 yen (1,000 yen discount for students)
Social gathering 4,000 yen (1,000 yen discount for students)
Tour: 500 yen
Application Method
Please apply using the application form below.
(We do not accept applications by phone, fax, or mail.)
*Tickets are for smartphone only. If you do not have a smartphone or cannot purchase tickets, please contact the address below.
Inquiries
Secretariat of the International Ninja Society, International Ninja Research Center, Mie University
2F Hightopia Iga, 500 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City, Mie Prefecture
Phone/Fax 0595-51-7154
taikai＠intlninja.com
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The 5th INRA Seminar on Zoom
On the 17th of December (Sat) of this year (2022), we hold a seminar of the International Ninja Research Association on “Zoom”. Please check the following details and feel free to apply.
Time
December 17 (Sat) 2022 13:00-16:00
Format of the event
The conference will be held via the “zoom” video conferencing system.
The URL for the conference will be sent to applicants by email.
Presentations
We are looking for 2-3 presenters.
The theme can be anything related to “Ninja,” including history, body techniques, fiction (novels, movies, manga, games…etc.), tourism, etc.
Each presenter is expected to give a 40-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.
Please apply by the deadline by filling out the application form below and checking the box for your presentation request.
After confirming your application, a member of the Management Committee will contact you.
Requirements for the participation
The participant should apply by filling the application form (link below) .
Only the INRA members can participate. If you’d like to join INRA, check here.
There is no participation fee.
Deadline for presentation applications: November 12 (Sat.)
Deadline for registration: December 13 (Tue.)
【Application Form】
https://forms.gle/FbyE7HUmPZez4CSL9
Contacts
Mie University International Ninja Research Center, the Secretariat of International Ninja Research Association
Haitopia Iga 2F, 500, Ueno-marunouchi Iga city, Mie 518-0873, Japan
Tel/FAX +81-595-51-7154
taikai@intlninja.com
The 5th I.N.R.A. Conference
The International Ninja Reseach Association will hold its general meeting, convention, and inspection tour in Koka City, Japan, on September 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2022.
Please register in advance and come to the conference. Please check the details below.
Please note that there will be no reception to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection.
Date and Time
September 10 (Sat.) – 11 (Sun.), 2022
Place: Koka-ryu Real Ninja Museum (Koga-City, Japan)
(600 Ryuboshi, Konan-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture)
Schedule
September 10 (Saturday)
13:00～14:00 General Meeting
14:00-14:30 Opening remarks by Mr. Atsumi Nakajima, President of the International Ninja Studies Association
Greeting by Mr. Hiroki Iwanaga, Mayor of Koga City
14:30-15:10 Keynote Speech “Tracing the Koga Ninja” by Prof. Michifumi Isoda, International Research Center for Japanese Studies
Break
15:30-17:45 Research presentations
Theme Presentation: “In Pursuit of the Kouga Ninja
A Study of the Koga Ninja” by Toshinobu Watanabe (Koga Ninjutsu Kenkyukai)
Verification of the Koga-Iga Crossing: Where did Ieyasu and his party go? Kazuyuki Tani (Kouga Ninjutsu Kenkyukai)
Koga Ninjutsu: The Science of “Mizuidashi” in the Koga Ninjutsu Secrets,” Susumu Kato and Masahiro Kihira (Mie University, Iga Research Center)
The Kouga Ninja Image and Its Transition: Why the Kouga Ninja Became the Evil Ones” Takamasa Fukushima (Kouga City Regional Development Cooperation Team)
Free Presentation
A Practical Report on the Ninja Movement Program in Disaster Public Housing in Fukushima Prefecture” Kashiko Fujii (Faculty of Nursing, Tokyo University of Information Sciences)
17:45 Closing remarks
September 11 (Sunday)
The route is subject to change depending on weather and other conditions.
Course A: Tour of Koka City
(Scheduled route)
8:45 Parking lot on the north side of the Real Ninja Museum
9:00 Departure and bus transportation
9:15 Yagawa Shrine
9:50 Jigenji Temple
10:20 Ruins of Shingu Castle
11:20 Kouga no Sato Ninjutsu Village
12:20 Nishiki Tea House
13:25 Kusuri Gakushu-kan
14:20 Otori Shrine
15:25 Real Ninja Museum
16:10 JR Konan Station
Course B: The Road to Kouga-Iga Koshue, the Divine Prince
(Scheduled route)
8:20 Sugitani Community Center
8:20 Meet at Sugitani Community Center parking lot
9:10 Ogawa Castle Exit (walk to Ogawa Castle and back)
9:50 Ogawa Castle
9:55 Ogawa Castle Exit
10:10 Kamiyama (walk to Makiyama Shinden)
10:50 Makiyama Shinden
11:30 Myouji Temple (lunch)
12:55 Wada Castle/Koukata Yashiki
14:35 Tokunaga Temple
16:00 Real Ninja Museum
16:20 JR Konan Station
Course B includes a long walking route on steep paths.
Please apply only if you are physically fit.
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Participation Fee
Tournament 2,000 yen
Tourist Inspection 3,000 yen
(1,000 yen discount for students)
Application Method
Please apply using the application form below.
(We do not accept applications by phone, fax, or mail.
Application Form
https://forms.gle/bv9iYA1mWVFvhVe46
Deadline: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The 4th INRA Seminar on Zoom
On the 11th of December (Sat) of this year (2021), we hold a seminar of the International Ninja Research Association on “Zoom”. Please check the following details and feel free to apply.
Time
December 11 (Sat) 2021 13:00-16:00
Presentations
1) Tokuyou Li, “A Comparative Study of “Mansensyukai” and Chinese Classics”
2) Gento Kusano, “Why do Americans adore Ninjas?: Between Masculinity and Femininity”
3) Guillaume Lemagnen, ”Evolution of ninja image in foreign until today and comparaison with Occident”
Format of the event
The conference will be held via the “zoom” video conferencing system.
The URL for the conference will be sent to applicants by email.
Requirements for the participation
The participant should apply by filling the application form (link below) .
Only the INRA members can participate. If you’d like to join INRA, check here.
There is no participation fee.
The Application has been closed.
Contacts
Mie University International Ninja Research Center, the Secretariat of International Ninja Research Association
500 Ueno-marunouchi Iga city, Mie 518-0873 Japan, Haitopia Iga, floor 2
Tel/FAX +81-595-51-7154
info@intlninja.com
The 4th I.N.R.A. Conference
Due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the 4th conference to be held in Koka City will be limited to the number of visitors at the local venue and will be simultaneously broadcast live via zoom.
Time
September 11 (Sat) 2021
Seminar ・・・13:00～17:45
The format of the event
The conference will be held via the “zoom” video conferencing system.
The URL for the conference will be sent to applicants by email.
Requirements for the participation
The participant should apply by filling the application form in advance.
The application form will be posted here on August 13.
Application deadline: September 7, 2021
Entry fee
2000 yen
About the research presentations
Abstract of Presentation
Download from here
Payment method of registration:
After your application is approved, we will send you an URL of stripe .
We do NOT accept Paypal.
The payment is only for watch conference.
After payment is completed, we will send you URL of ZOOM meeting.
NOTICE
We do not take responsibility or liability for:
If your computer or zoom won’t work.
If you could not see live stream.
All conference presentations are in Japanese. There is no interpreter. In this regard, we do not accept refunds after payment.
The 3rd INRA Seminar on Zoom
On the 21th of October (Sat) of this year (2020), we hold a seminar of the International Ninja Research Association on “Zoom”.
Please check the following details and feel free to apply.
Time
October 21 (Sat) 2020
Seminar ・・・13:00～15:00
Information exchange meeting・・・15:00～16:00
The format of the event
The conference will be held via the “zoom” video conferencing system.
The URL for the conference will be sent to applicants by email.
Requirements for the participation
The participant should apply by filling the application form (link below) in advance.
Only the INRA members are allowed to participate. If you’d like to join INRA, check here.
The enrollment in the day of the seminar is possible. Participation in the seminar is free.
Application deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
About the research presentations
- Naoya FUKAGAWA “Research and reports of Shinobi in Kyushu: New discoveries after presentation in Ureshino”
- Takumi GOHARA “Ninja of Owari Domain and Chikamatsu Shigenori”
Contacts
Mie University International Ninja Research Center, the Secretariat of International Ninja Research Association
500 Ueno-marunouchi Iga city, Mie 518-0873 Japan, Haitopia Iga, floor 2
Tel/FAX +81-595-51-7154
info@intlninja.com
The 2nd INRA Seminar in Tokyo
On the 21th of December (Sat) of this year (2019), we hold a seminar of the International Ninja Research Association in Tokyo.
Please check the following details and feel free to apply.
Time
December 21 (Sat) 2019
Seminar ・・・14:00～17:30
Party ・・・18:00～20:00
Place
Rissho University Shinagawa Campus building №3, 2th floor, auditory № 326
https://goo.gl/maps/1Ast4QrwDezXe9Xg7
（5-minute walk from Gotanda Station, 2-minute walk from Osaki-hirokoji Station）
Requirements for the participation
The participant should apply by filling the application form (link below) in advance.
Only the INRA members are allowed to participate. The enrollment in the day of the seminar is possible. *About the membership feeParticipation in the seminar is free. If you join a party, you pay the participation fee.
About the research presentations
1. Kyoko ONODERA “Exploring Shinobi Genealogy: The Connection Between the Sendai Domain and Yamabushi (Mountain Priests)”
2. Katsuya YOSHIMARU “Transmission of Ninja’s Arts in Fictions”
3. Yoshiki TAKAO “Development of the Todo-Han’s Igamono”
Party
Abumitei (あぶみ邸)
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/3jUa3sfFHNhcYX5g7
Participation Fee : 4,000 yen
Contacts
Mie University International Ninja Research Center, the Secretariat of International Ninja Research Association
500 Ueno-marunouchi Iga city, Mie 518-0873 Japan, Haitopia Iga, floor 2
Tel/FAX +81-595-51-7154
info@intlninja.com
The 1st INRA Seminar in Tokyo
On the 22th of December (Sat) of this year (2018) we hold a seminar of the International Ninja Research Association in Tokyo.
The participation is free, but the application should be done in advance.
Please check the following details and feel free to apply.
＊The application was closed on November 30.
Time
December 22 (Sat) 2018
Seminar ・・・14:00～17:00
Party ・・・18:00～20:00
Place
Rissho University Shinagawa Campus building №11, 6th floor, auditory № 1161 https://goo.gl/maps/BMyFYLFMe8z
（5-minute walk from Gotanda Station, 2-minute walk from Osaki-hirokoji Station）
Requirements for the participation
The participant should apply by filling the application form (link below) before November 30th of this year.
Only the INRA members are allowed to participate (The enrollment in the day of the seminar is possible).
Contents
Hiroshi Ikeda “Ninjalogy: A Survey of Sawamura Jinzaburou’s Iga-mono Activities under the Todo clan”
Risa Tamura “The birth and the changes of Ninja Hattori Hanzo”
Takeru Kobayashi “Turning Japan into a theme park with Ninja”
About the research presentations
We advertise for speakers. The subject of your presentation may be whatever related to ninja and ninjutsu.
The time of presentation is 40 minutes、the time for questions and discussion foreach presentation is 20 minutes.
It is possible to use slides.
Providing a resume of your presentation is recommended.
Party
We hold a party in 6 PM near to Gotanda station. Participation fee is 3500 JPY per person.
Contacts
Mie University International Ninja Research Center, the Secretariat of International Ninja Research Association
500 Ueno-marunouchi Iga city, Mie 518-0873 Japan, Haitopia Iga, floor 2
Tel/FAX +81-595-51-7154
info@intlninja.com
International Ninja Research Association Foundation Ceremony
The Fascination of Ninja：Ninja from Multiple Perspectives
Summary
As the Olympic Games in Tokyo get closer, worldwide interest in Japanese culture becomes even more intensive than it has been before. The Ninja are the aspect of Japanese Culture that probably draws the most amount of attention from all over the world.
Recently, research related to Ninja and Ninjutsu has become more widespread. Since 2012 Mie University has put a lot of effort into both Ninja and Ninjutsu research as well as publicizing information about Ninja.
In July of this year (2017) Mie University has established an International Ninja Research Center, with the aim of expanding research into Ninja and making it one of the basic components of the culture of Mie Prefecture and the Culture of Japan in general.
The next step is the establishment of an International Ninja Research Association.
The aim of the association is to assemble a wide range of people interested in Ninja and to conduct interdisciplinary research. This international community will encourage the cordial, mutual exchange of opinions. We also plan to hold the annual meetings and to publish a bulletin.
International Ninja Research Association Foundation Ceremony will be held as stated below. We cordially invite you to attend.
Details
Time and place:
February 17, 2018 (Sat) Hill Hotel Sanpia Iga（Mie Prefecture, Iga, Saimyoji, 2756−104 Tel： 0595-24-7000） Hakuho Hall
Schedule:
Saturday February 17th
11.00～12.00 International Ninja Research Association Preliminary Meeting (Establishing of the Association Rules)
12.00～12.30 Press-Conference
Lunch break
13.30 Opening address The Chairman of International Ninja Research Association
Congratulatory address Komada Yoshihiro （The President of Mie University）
Suzuki Eikei（The Governor of Mie Prefecture and the President of Japan Ninja Council）
Okamoto Sakae (The Mayor of Iga-city)
14.00～14.40 International Ninja Research Association Foundation Lecture
Kim Shiduck（The professor of Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies）
The present day of the Ninja literature －On the Novels of Arayama Toru－」
14.40～15.20 Presentations
William Reed（The Professor of Yamanashi Gakuin University）The Art of Survival in a Turbulent Age: a Glimpse of Character from Samurai and Ninja Brush Writing
Hisamatsu Makoto（Specially appointed professor for social cooperation of Mie University）Perceiving the Ninja Wisdom from the Scientific Viewpoint
Break
15.40～17.00 Symposium: The attractiveness of Ninja: the Ninja in History, the Ninja in Literature, the Ninja Worldwide
MC：Yoshimaru Katsuya（Associate Professor of The Faculty of Humanities, Law and Economics, Mie University）
Panelists：
Yamada Yuji（Professor of The Faculty of Humanities, Law and Economics, Mie University））
Tada Yoko（Novelist）
Fedor Kubasov（Researcher, International Ninja Research Center, Mie University）
17.00～17.15 Mizohata Hiroshi（Vice-President of Japan Ninja Council）The Present Day and the Future Objectives of the Ninja World
17.15 A closing address Ajiki Kazuhiro（The Director of International Ninja Research Center, Mie University）
18.00～20.00 Reception Hill Hotel Sanpia Iga Iga Hall
February 18（Sun） Sightseeing in Iga（rental bus, application needed）
9.00 Start in Hill Hotel Sanpia Iga
9.15 International Ninja Research Center, High Topia Iga (keep baggage)
9. 30 Ninja Museum of Igaryu
10.30 Ninja show
11.30 Ueno castle
12.30～14.00 Lunch, free sightseeing (Sukodo崇廣堂and the surroundings of the castle)
14.30 Aekuni-shrine
15.30 Finish at Ueno-shi railway station
※Contacts：Mie University International Ninja Research Center, The secretariat for preparation of International Ninja Research Association Foundation
Phone: +81-595-51-7154
e-mail: takao@rscn.mie-u.ac.jp