🛡️ When Reality Strikes: Ninja Deterrent™ Stopped a Trespasser in Kyoto
In October 2023, a real-life incident in Kyoto, Japan, proved how effective anti-climb spikes can be—not just as a deterrent, but as a physical barrier that stops intruders in their tracks.
🚨 The Incident
A 58-year-old man was caught red-handed after allegedly stealing women’s underwear from a private home in Kyoto’s Minami Ward. While attempting to flee the scene, he tried to scale the property's perimeter wall—only to meet an unexpected obstacle: a Japanese-made anti-climb device known as "Ninja Deterrent™" (忍び返し).
The intruder lost his balance and fell onto the stainless steel spikes, sustaining injuries to his arm and side. Passersby found him bleeding on the sidewalk, and emergency services were called. Upon investigation, stolen items were found in his possession, and he was arrested on the spot.
🔒 What Makes Ninja Deterrent™ So Effective?
- Deterrence Through Design: The sharp, visible spikes signal danger even before contact.
- Real Physical Barrier: Unlike warning signs or simple fences, Ninja Deterrent™ provides a true obstacle to trespassers.
- Low-Maintenance, High Impact: Once installed, it silently does its job—day and night.
⚖️ A Note on Purpose and Responsibility
While this event may seem dramatic, it's important to emphasize:
Ninja Deterrent™ is not designed to injure.
Its primary role is to deter intrusions by presenting a clear physical and psychological barrier. This real-world case simply illustrates what happens when that warning is ignored.
We do not endorse harm—our goal is prevention.
However, this incident serves as undeniable proof:
Ninja Deterrent™ is not to be underestimated.
If you would like to read a detailed news story about this news item, click here if you prefer to read the Japanese version.
https://www.sankei.com/article/20240221-TSN4QNJHE5LUDAGOVTAAEIVZIY/