Edo period

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    The Nightingale Floor: Japan’s Intruder Alarm System

    Being a ninja is all about being stealthy and quick on your feet. And being cool. So how did feudal lords and other vital persons protect themselves from ninja assassins? Enter the nightingale floor. As the name suggests, nightingale floor, also known as ‘uguisubari,’ was a type of flooring system designed to make a certain chirping sound when walked upon.…

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