Japanese clan symbols: Kamon of notable clans
Do you believe ancient clans still exist in Japan today? Yes, they do, as their descendants are still alive today.…
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Cool Japanese Last Names and their Meanings
This Kamon represents the Japanese family name "Kato" Japan has a vast number of last names. Many of them originated…
Kamon: the Symbol of Japanese Family Identity
Uesugizasa Kamon, the Japanese family crest, indicates a family's origins. Unlike the coat of arms, it doesn't belong to an…
Samurai Kamon: Seven Notable Samurai Family Crests
Japanese warlords are known to have many family crests. They carry them for different occasions, and they often represent their…
13 Types of Shinto Shrines: Different Deities, Beliefs and Blessings
Torii Gate of Suwa Shrine in Nishi-Waseda, Tokyo, Japan There are 13 types of Shinto shrines in Japan, each with…