Shadows Beneath the Sakura

Role of Women in the Sengoku and Edo Eras:
Although rare, there were onna-musha (female warriors) such as Tomoe Gozen.

Ninjutsu and Shinobi:
Although ninjas are often considered mythical, they did exist, especially in Iga and Koga.

Samurai Code of Honor (Bushido) vs. Ninja Strategy:
Samurai followed Bushido, while ninja were more pragmatic.

Political Conditions of the Sengoku Era (1467-1615):
This was an age of war and betrayal in Japan.