Japan’s rugby world cup star Ayumu Goromaru has been certified as a "Master of Ninjas" by the Japan Ninja Council.
A life‑size bronze statue of the Goromaru was also unveiled in Tokyo as part of the city's Christmas decorations.
A baby giraffe at a zoo in Tokyo has also been named after him.
Goromaru will start his Super Rugby career with the Queensland Reds.
Goromaru scored 58 points in the Pool Stage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup for Japan who upset South Africa.
