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In the public imagination, Japanese ninjas are known for wearing black clothes and masks that only show their eyes. But the reality of ninja masks goes beyond this stereotypical image. The most important use of the mask was to cover the face and hide the identity of the ninja. This was especially important in espionage missions and infiltrating the heart of the enemy. Ninja masks are known as a symbol of Japanese culture and are used in martial arts festivals.
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Throughout history, soldiers have covered their faces on the battlefield for various reasons. Sometimes these masks were for physical protection against sword and arrow strikes and sometimes to create terror in the hearts of the enemy. But in some of these masks, there was a story deeper than war and violence: the story of anonymity.