The Wakazashi is a short sword used in Japan as early as the 16th century. It is approximately 12-23 inches in length and worn blade edge up. The Wakazashi was worn by the Samurai, along with the Katana as part of a matching set called a Daisho. If the Katana was broken, the shorter Wakazashi could be used in its place. It was also considered bad etiquette to wear a long sword indoors, so by the use of a Wakazashi the Samurai would not be vulnerable indoors.
It's time for the Annual Day of the Ninja. Forget 'Talk Like a Pirate' Day. This will truly be our chance to show the world what ninja are made of. As last year, December 5th is the Day of the Ninja. Plague your co-workers with ninja-ness and wear a ninja mask to work! Got the day off? Run wild in the streets, or dress like a ninja at the mall! Just show the world that YOU ARE NINJA! Take over the Internet on that day. LiveJournal posts about ninja. Ninja links on all your websites. Photos of yourself wearing ninja outfits. Whatever. Go Ninja crazy. Most importantly, tell YOUR friends and get them aboard. The more ninja, the merrier. E-mail aeon@ninjaburger.com to say you're aboard, and what you plan to do to help celebrate the Annual Day of the Ninja. And be sure to post in the official forum. Special Note: There are several other websites and movements out there calling this "International Creep Like a Ninja Day" or "Sneak Like a Ninja Day". Ninja Burger is not affiliated with them, but supports their efforts. Really, as long as we're all doing it on the same day (December 5), you can call it whatever you like.