Five hundred years ago, in feudal Japan, lived warriors whose legends survive to this day. Ninja, master assassins who snuck through the night and used any means available to finish their mission. Samurai, noble soldiers who aided others and lived by a code of honor that could only be broken by death. Both possess legacies that make them a favorite of cinema, novels, and illustrations.This book teaches of their history, costumes, weaponry, and accessories, from the traditional period drama to modern-day, as well as battle sequences, historical settings, and more.