Ninja of Heisei

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ninja-of-heisei

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the alias used?Ninja of Heisei (平成の忍者, Heisei no ninja)
2. What is the number of break-ins?Over 254
3. Who was the Ninja of Heisei?The Ninja of Heisei was Mitsuaki Tanigawa, a 74‑year‑old man from Osaka who carried out many break‑ins.
4. Why did he wear a ninja costume?He wore the costume to hide his face and to make people feel scared, which helped him break into houses.

Persona: A role or character adopted by a person or group, especially in public.
Ninjutsu: The ancient Japanese art of espionage, sabotage, and unconventional warfare.
Criminal Psychology: The study of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of criminals.
Public Perception: The general attitude or beliefs held by the public about a person, event, or issue.