I've been there every year.

It is tough to survive this parade -- unless you're a ninja.

(Thanks Demotivational Posters. It has been a while!)

Your worst nightmare...

The paparazzi...

... follow me everywhere!

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It was actually a convention.

I love the cosplay at these events.

Beachside Resorts

I remember that vacation well!

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That is how you train!

Here is a look into training to be a ninja.  You just need a series of HowTo pamphlets. (However, you must get them from a ninja, which would naturally be the hard part.)