Ninjas began using throwing stars in the Sengoku period (1467–1573). At first, they were used by ninjas to throw at attackers during…
Ninjas began using throwing stars in the Sengoku period (1467–1573). At first, they were used by ninjas to throw at attackers during hand-to-hand combat. This was to immobilize an opponent. Used in this way, they became known as shuriken. These are similar to kunai knives.


















