American becomes Japan's first full-time salaried foreign ninja
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, poses for the news media with his colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SyXufZHuKAI/t/150/I0000SyXufZHuKAI.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, poses for the news media during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000F57o70wh_2g/t/150/I0000F57o70wh_2g.jpg)
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![MAY 5, 2016 - The crowd reacts during a ninja show at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Aichi Prefecture hired an American and six Japanese ninjas to promote tourism in the region. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000i.THi1Ile90/t/150/I0000i.THi1Ile90.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, poses for the news media during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Z0WNLQGxMSI/t/150/I0000Z0WNLQGxMSI.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000B.16U.qZ57U/t/150/I0000B.16U.qZ57U.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000h2YValVaM1g/t/150/I0000h2YValVaM1g.jpg)
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![MAY 5, 2016 - A child wears a ninja outfit while watching a performance at Nagoya Caste in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000iE4UfjxcH2E/t/150/I0000iE4UfjxcH2E.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000njee8N.ofjs/t/150/I0000njee8N.ofjs.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, poses for the news media with his colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
<br />
O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000xvoDE1PkUBI/t/150/I0000xvoDE1PkUBI.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, poses for the news media with his colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
<br />
O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000aJ.D7gavXdY/t/150/I0000aJ.D7gavXdY.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, poses for the news media with his colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000F1ArbS4GySY/t/150/I0000F1ArbS4GySY.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, speaks to the news media with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
<br />
O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000pSkga4sL5MY/t/150/I0000pSkga4sL5MY.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill (right), the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
<br />
O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000XLQMzJ8qaCs/t/150/I0000XLQMzJ8qaCs.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill (far left), the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
<br />
O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000b5tFd6FEZaA/t/150/I0000b5tFd6FEZaA.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill (far left), the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000osV4E7o1jns/t/150/I0000osV4E7o1jns.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000I3fEB5LrIxo/t/150/I0000I3fEB5LrIxo.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs with his Japanese colleagues during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Xay8KwmgrG8/t/150/I0000Xay8KwmgrG8.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - American Chris O'Neill, the first foreign full-time salaried ninja in Japan, performs during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. O'Neill joins six Japanese ninjas hired by Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
<br />
O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.N9P4thLj10/t/150/I0000.N9P4thLj10.jpg)
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![Chris O'Neill, MAY 5, 2016 - Ninjas perform during an event at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Aichi Prefecture hired six Japanese ninjas, and one American, Chris O'Neill, to promote tourism in the region.<br />
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O'Neill said being a ninja was a lifelong dream. "My personal goal is to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and be a guardian for those who need a guardian," he said in response to a reporter's question.<br />
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O'Neill added that he was proud to perform alongside his six Japanese colleagues. "We're writing the next chapter of ninja history. We're the next generation of ninja." (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO) (JAPAN) [UHU]](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000lIkZEk8xPJ4/t/150/I0000lIkZEk8xPJ4.jpg)
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