The Stealthy Reasons Why Ninjas Did Not Eat Meat
                                
                                
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                                For over a thousand years, Japan had an official ban on eating meat, a powerful social and religious influence that affected diets across the country. This long-standing tradition is a core reason why ninjas did not eat meat, but their rationale went far beyond simple social customs, incorporating tactical and health considerations essential for their covert work.