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It is the family crest that you have the most chance to see in Japan. The paulownia flower crest was regarded as a sub-crest of the emperor’s family. In addition, this paulownia flower crest was sometimes given to a vassal who had a merit in the Emperor’s family. These are Takauji Ashikaga, Nobunaga Oda, … Read More

[Family Crests] Paulownia Flowers and leaf button It is the family crest that you have the most chance to see in Japan. The paulownia flower crest was regarded as a sub-crest of the emperor’s family. In addition, this paulownia flower crest was sometimes given to a vassal who had a merit in the Emperor’s … Read More

This is also a famous family crest. There are various theories, but at that time, it was said that the “Sanzu River” was flowing between the world and the world, and that the ferry to cross the river required “Rokumonsen (current monetary value of about 300 yen)”. I am. The family crest also shows … Read More

[Family Crests] Sanada’s 6 coins Pinback button This is also a famous family crest. There are various theories, but at that time, it was said that the “Sanzu River” was flowing between the world and the world, and that the ferry to cross the river required “Rokumonsen (current monetary value of about 300 yen)”. … Read More

Cross lines inside Kikyo (ballon flower, bellflower) Kamon. It was used Ryoma Sakamoto who succeeded in the Taisei Hokan at the end of the Edo period. note. Kikyo (ballon flower, bellflower) is Seven herbs of autumn. In the olden days, one flower of bellflower was dedicated to the gods and Buddhas to forge the … Read More

[Family Crests] Eiraku coin Round Button Nobunaga Oda used the Eiraku coin (Eiraku Tsuho) design that was in circulation as a family crest as a symbol of economic power. He used it as a flag.

It is a family crest that the Uesugi family gave to the Date family as a “proof of marriage”. The combination with bamboo leaves is popular. note. The sparrow has long been a familiar bird to the Japanese. In Shikoku and Wakayama prefectures, sparrows are also called “itakura” and mean small birds (kura) that … Read More

[Family Crests] Sparrows and bamboo leaves Round Button It is a family crest that the Uesugi family gave to the Date family as a “proof of marriage”. The combination with bamboo leaves is popular. note. The sparrow has long been a familiar bird to the Japanese. In Shikoku and Wakayama prefectures, sparrows are also … Read More

It is a crest used by “Taira no Kiyomori”, the lord of the Heike clan. Nobunaga Oda began to use the “swallowtail butterfly crest” in honor of Taira’s descendants from a certain time in order to replace Seiwa Genji’s Muromachi Shogunate. note. Butterflies are creatures that grow while transforming from larvae to pupae to … Read More

[Family Crests] Swallowtail butterfly Round Button It is a crest used by “Taira no Kiyomori”, the lord of the Heike clan. Nobunaga Oda began to use the “swallowtail butterfly crest” in honor of Taira’s descendants from a certain time in order to replace Seiwa Genji’s Muromachi Shogunate. note. Butterflies are creatures that grow while … Read More

One character of nothing is drawn. Nothing means “innocence”, which is a psychological state freed from all anxieties based on the idea of ​​Zen Buddhism. However, no evidence of Oda Nobunaga’s use of this family crest has ever been confirmed, and it is only described in the “Kansei Choshu Shokafu”. [Family Crests] Nothing in … Read More

[Family Crests] Nothing in Kanji letter Button One character of nothing is drawn. Nothing means “innocence”, which is a psychological state freed from all anxieties based on the idea of ​​Zen Buddhism. However, no evidence of Oda Nobunaga’s use of this family crest has ever been confirmed, and it is only described in the … Read More

The family crest used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi when he was inaugurated as Taiko. It is said that he created it himself. Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who gave many paulownia crests to the military commanders who became subordinates in the process of controlling various parts of the country, began to use the taiko paulownia crests, which was … Read More

[Family Crests] Ryoma Sakamoto’s bellflower round Button Cross lines inside Kikyo (ballon flower, bellflower) Kamon. It was used Ryoma Sakamoto who succeeded in the Taisei Hokan at the end of the Edo period. note. Kikyo (ballon flower, bellflower) is Seven herbs of autumn. In the olden days, one flower of bellflower was dedicated to … Read More

Nobunaga Oda used the Eiraku coin (Eiraku Tsuho) design that was in circulation as a family crest as a symbol of economic power. He used it as a flag. [Family Crests] Eiraku coin button

When Toyotomi Hideyoshi was calling himself “Kinoshita Tokichiro,” he used “Sagittaria trifolia(Omodaka) family crests” until he was given the 5-3 paulownia crests by Nobunaga Oda. note. Omogata is one of the 10 major family crests widely used in Japan. Sagittaria trifolia is a type of aquatic plant whose leaves resemble arrowheads. It is an … Read More

The crest of Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. The 3 Hollyhock(Aoi) crest used by Ieyasu Tokugawa is said to be derived from it. note: Hollyhock(Aoi) is a perennial plant that grows naturally in forests all over the country and is a common plant. It is said that the development of the house was likened to … Read More

[Family Crests] 2 hollyhock leaves Round Button The crest of Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. The 3 Hollyhock(Aoi) crest used by Ieyasu Tokugawa is said to be derived from it. note: Hollyhock(Aoi) is a perennial plant that grows naturally in forests all over the country and is a common plant. It is said that the … Read More

The origin is not clear, but it is often used as a god crest, and it started at Hachiman Shrine and then spread to other shrines. Since it has been a popular design since ancient times, it has been used for unspecified family crests. [Family Crests] Left-rotating Mitsudomoe Button The family name to which … Read More

[Family Crests] Taiko Paulownia Round Button The family crest used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi when he was inaugurated as Taiko. It is said that he created it himself. Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who gave many paulownia crests to the military commanders who became subordinates in the process of controlling various parts of the country, began to use … Read More

It is a Kanji symbol that was raised as a war flag by a military commander named Mitsunari Ishida during the Warring States period. It means, “If one person does for all, and all for one, the people of the world can be happy.”. [Family Crests] Ishida Mitsunari Kanji symbol on military flag Button

Wisteria flower Kamon. This family crest features three leaves at its center, with three clusters of wisteria flowers rotated clockwise around them. Triple Tomoe Wisteria flowers Button Click the button below to view the inverted black-and-white version of this family crest. Triple Tomoe Wisteria flowers Button (inverted) Family names that have inherited this crest … Read More

Flowers symbol and graphics at old age. Circle with Wisteria Kamon. [Family Crests] Flowers Circle and Wisteria Pin Button Click the button below to view the inverted black-and-white version of this family crest. Wisteria Flowers Round Pin Button (inverted) Family names that have inherited this crest Amano, Fujikawa, Fujimori, Fujino, Fujiwara, Fukuo, Hoshimura, Ida, … Read More

Family Crests(Kamon) symbol and graphics at old age. A bold Circle inside Paulownia leaf and Flowers for Kamon. [Family Crests] Paulownia Flowers with circle Pinback button

Family Crests(Kamon) symbol and graphics at old age. This family crest depicts double-petaled bellflowers (Kikyo flower) rendered in bold lines. [Family Crests] Double bellflowers rendered in lines Button Click the button below to view the inverted black-and-white version of this family crest. Double bellflowers rendered in lines Button (inverted) Family names that have inherited … Read More

The grape crest is a very rare pattern that came from the continent. note. Grape crests bear many fruits and vines are wrapped around them, so they are used as lucky charms for prosperity of descendants, marriage, and prosperity of business. [Family Crests] Two grapes Button

[Family Crests] Two grapes Button The grape crest is a very rare pattern that came from the continent. note. Grape crests bear many fruits and vines are wrapped around them, so they are used as lucky charms for prosperity of descendants, marriage, and prosperity of business.

The frontal “Ai(love)” that was attached to the helmet worn by Kanetsugu Naoe during the Warring States period. There is a theory that this is an acronym for War Buddha called Atago Gongen. The Atago Gongen is a Buddha who fights against the enemy with Bishamonten. [Family Crests] Naoe Kanetsugu Love Button

[Family Crests] Naoe Kanetsugu Love Round Button The frontal “Ai(love)” that was attached to the helmet worn by Kanetsugu Naoe during the Warring States period. There is a theory that this is an acronym for War Buddha called Atago Gongen. The Atago Gongen is a Buddha who fights against the enemy with Bishamonten.

Genji carriage wheel round Button A family crest inspired by the ancient imperial carriage. It became a family crest due to its aesthetic significance. Note that the imperial carriage is also known as the Genji carriage. It can be found by clicking the button above. The white family crest is hidden. Click the “Edit … Read More