Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Japanese family crest, KAMON

All Japanese people have a family crest called KAMON. We display or use it to show our pride and connect with our own ancestors. 

The first one, Hidari-Mitsudomoe. It used by Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander of Shinsengumi, and more people... 

Second one, was used by Samurai Hideyoshi. Taikou-Giri, Taikou specifically means "Toyotomi Hideyoshi", Kiri means "Paulownia tomentosa". 

Taikou plus Kiri = Taikou-Giri 

When you're in Japan, check it out!







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