The Ingenious Ninja Essay: How Amy Haga Stunned Her Professor

Discover the extraordinary tale of Amy Haga, a first-year student at Mie University in Japan, who ingeniously brought ninja culture to life through her essay. Amy, a long-time enthusiast of ninja history, enrolled in a course dedicated to the subject. When tasked with writing an essay on ninja culture, her professor encouraged creativity, prompting Amy to devise a remarkable plan.

Amy recalled an ancient ninja technique known as "aburida-shi," where ninjas exchanged secret messages using invisible ink made from soybeans. Embracing this idea, she soaked soybeans overnight and extracted a paste to use as ink. After experimenting with three types of paper, she chose the best one to write her essay.

Before submitting her paper, Amy included a critical note instructing her professor to "heat the paper" so the invisible ink would become visible. Despite the minimal effort exerted on the essay's content, her creative approach captivated her professor, Yuji Yamada, who awarded her an 'A' after reading just half of the essay. Professor Yamada praised Amy for successfully embodying ninja culture through her innovative method.

Intrigued by Amy Haga's clever approach to her ninja history essay? Watch the video now to experience the full story and discover how her creativity earned her top marks.