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Cultural Differences Between Samurai And Ninjas

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Samurai and ninjas have long been a part of what has made Japanese culture unique. These two warriors that lived during ancient Japan may seem like the same thing to most people, but in reality there are a number of differences between them such as: origin, clothing, weapons, jobs, beliefs etc. A major difference between the samurai and the ninja is their origin and who they represent. The samurai were warriors that belonged to the noble classes of ancient Japanese society. On the other hand, ninjas were often spies or assassins. As for ninjas, they would often belong to the lower classes of Japan Society. Samurai are often warriors who served the emperor when feudalism was the type of government in Japan. Samurai also often worked until
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