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Takeda Shingen (武田信玄), a famous samurai in sengoku jidai of Japan. The Tiger of Kai (甲斐の虎) is the epithet given to Takeda Shingen for his martial prowess on the battlefield.

Takeda Shingen a Japanese Shogun of high acclaim. A japan clan that remembers Furinkazan or Nobunaga or Tokugawa and a daimyo that deserves a cool design. Made famous in Japanese culture during the Sengoku period in feudal Japan. An awesome design of the tiger of kai of kai province and a hero to Utagawa like people. Takeda Kamon would endorse the fun design.

Takeda Shingen (武田信玄), a famous samurai in sengoku jidai of Japan. Furinkazan (風林火山), is the battle standard used by Takeda Shingen, meaning “as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain.” , quoted from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. In the background is the armor of Takeda Shingen, and kamon of Takeda Clan.

Takeda Shingen. Uesego Kenshin. Two of Japan's greatest strategists destined to clash. Their battle summarized in the story of the tesen(war fan) where both earned the undying respect of their rival.

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信), a famous samurai leader and warrior in Sengoku Period. The Dragon of Echigo (越後の龍) is the epithet given to Uesugin Kenshin because of his fearsome skills in the martial arts displayed on the battlefield.

This is the kamon of Takeda clan, Takeda bishi (武田菱) or “Takeda Diamond”, in silver chrome style.

Shingen "武田信玄", Takeda Shingen, a famous samurai in sengoku period, and Tiger of Kai "甲斐の虎" is the praise given to Takeda Shingen for his martial prowess on the battlefield, writen in calligraphy style. In the background is kamon of Takeda "Takeda Bishi".

Calligraphy art of Takeda Shingen (武田信玄), below the kanji is the samurai signature of Shingen and the kamon of Takeda clan, Takeda bishi. In the background is the statue of Takeda Shingen outside the Kofu Station in Japan.

Takeda Shingen (武田信玄) was a pre-eminent daimyo in feudal Japan with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period. During his conquests in the eastern regions of Japan, he clashed with several prominent historical figures. After his death, Shingen has been romanticized as a masterful strategist and a thorough study of Sun Tzu, even going as far to adopt the Furinkazan as his banner. The Tiger of Kai (甲斐の虎) is the nickname given to Takeda Shingen for his martial prowess on the battlefield.

武田信玄: Takeda Shingen 風林火山: Furinkazan, is the battle standard used by Takeda Shingen, meaning "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain." , quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War. In the background is the armor of Takeda Shingen, and kamon of Takeda Clan "Takeda Diamond" at the back.

Takeda Shingen a Japanese Shogun of high acclaim. Date Masamune a feudal lord. Toyotomi Hideyoshi the second Great Unifier. Sanada Yukimura the Last Sengoku Hero. The samurai helmet was for retainers and ancient Japanese people. Kabuto tradition for all!

Takeda Shingen, was a pre-eminent daimyo in feudal Japan with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period. During his conquests in the eastern regions of Japan, he clashed with several prominent historical figures. After his death, Shingen has been romanticized as a masterful strategist and a thorough study of Sun Tzu, even going as far to adopt the Furinkazan as his banner. The kamon of Takeda clan is Takeda bishi (武田菱) or “Takeda Diamond”

The many battles of these two storied rivals culminated into a respect rarely seen between two enemies. This design shows the incident that occurred in the 4th Battle of Kawanakajima

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Mariko Yashida was the daughter of Japanese crimelord Lord Shingen, leader of Clan Yashida. She and Wolverine first met when the X-Men sought the help of her cousin, Sunfire. Although she was first scared of Wolverine, Mariko found herself attracted to him. Wolverine was charmed by her beauty and refined manner. The two spent a great deal of time together in Japan, and fell in love when she came to visit him in New York.

山 (shan), meaning "mountain" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, *as unshakable as mountain*, as hidden as shadow, as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner). 不動如山: As unshakable as mountain, the red seal beside it is the seal of Sun Tzu's the Art of War

武田信玄: Takeda Shingen, was a pre-eminent daimyo in feudal Japan with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period. 甲斐の虎: "The Tiger of Kai" is the nickname given to Takeda Shingen for his martial prowess on the battlefield.

武田信玄: Takeda Shingen, 甲斐の虎: The Tiger of Kai, 風林火山: Fu Rin Ka Zan, in the background is the kamon (family crest) of Uesugi, Takeda bishi (武田菱) or "Takeda Diamond", following another version of Takeda bishi in flower form, on top is the samurai signature of Shingen.

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) was a daimyo who was born as Nagao Kagetora, and after the adoption into the Uesugi clan, ruled Echigo Province in the Sengoku period of Japan. Kenshin is famed for his honourable conduct, his military expertise, a long-standing rivalry with Takeda Shingen, and his belief in the Buddhist god of war - Bishamonten. The Dragon of Echigo (越後の龍) is the nickname given to Uesugin Kenshin because of his fearsome skills in the martial arts displayed on the battlefield.

風 (feng), meaning "Wind" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "*as swift as wind*, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain, as hidden as shadow, as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner).

林 (lin), meaning "forest" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, *as gentle as forest*, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain, as hidden as shadow, as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner). 其徐如林: As gentle as forest, the red seal beside it is the seal of Sun Tzu's the Art of War

火 (huo), meaning "Fire" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain, as hidden as shadow, as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner). 侵略如火: As fierce as fire, the red seal beside it is the seal of Sun Tzu's the Art of War

風林火山, known as Furinkazan, literally “Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain”, it is a popularized version of the battle standard used by the Sengoku period daimyo Takeda Shingen. The banner quoted four phrases from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War: “as swift as wind (其疾如風), as gentle as forest (其徐如林), as fierce as fire (侵略如火), as unshakable as mountain (不動如山)”

Fūrinkazan (Japanese: 風林火山, "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain"), is a popularized version of the battle standard used by the Sengoku period daimyō Takeda Shingen. The banner quoted four phrases from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain."

Honda Tadakatsu at Komaki. Detail from a 19th-century woodblock illustration showing legendary Japanese samurai Honda Tadakatsu (1548-1610) on horseback following his victory at the Battle of Mount Komaki in 1584. Honda Tadakatsu is wearing his distinctive antlered battle helmet and carrying his famous spear known as 'tonbo giri' or Dragonfly Cutter (said to be so sharp that a dragonfly landing on it would be cut in half). Tadakatsu saw Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his men in pursuit of his Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, and despite being heavily outnumbered, challenged them successfully at the banks of the Shonai River to allow Ieyasu to escape safely. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was said to have been so struck by the bravery of this warrior, he ordered that n...

Honda Tadakatsu at Komaki. Detail from a 19th-century woodblock illustration showing legendary Japanese samurai Honda Tadakatsu on horseback following his victory at the Battle of Mount Komaki in 1584. Honda Tadakatsu is wearing his distinctive antlered battle helmet and carrying his famous spear known as 'tonbo giri' or Dragonfly Cutter (said to be so sharp that a dragonfly landing on it would be cut in half). Tadakatsu saw Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his men in pursuit of his Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, and despite being heavily outnumbered, challenged them successfully at the banks of the Shonai River to allow Ieyasu to escape safely. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was said to have been so struck by the bravery of this warrior, he ordered that no harm come ...

陰 (yin), meaning "dark/shadow" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain, , as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner). 難知如陰: As hidden as shadow, the red seal beside it is the seal of Sun Tzu's the Art of War.

Samurai Crest.

This is the Takeda Bishi (武田菱) mon, meaning "Takeda Diamond" crest, this mon was used as kamon by the Takeda clan in sengoku jidai.

This is the Takeda Bishi (武田菱) mon, meaning "Takeda Diamond".

The kamon (clan crest) of Takeda clan in Sengoku period of Japan, Takeda Bishi (武田菱), meaning "Takeda Diamond". Cool kamon design suitable for Japanese or samurai fan, also can be given to your friends or family who use this kamon as their family crest.

This kanji for "kabuto" represents an image of the head protected by brackets [ ] on both sides. Kabuto is a historical Japanese helmet worn by samurai and warlords to safeguard their heads in battle. Enjoy the essence through the brush art of a master calligrapher.

雷 (lei), meaning "lightning" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, as unshakable as mountain, as hidden as shadow, as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner). 動如雷霆: As fast as lightning, the red seal beside it is the seal of Sun Tzu's the Art of War

Uesugi Kamon Uesugi Sasa in Silver Foil. Uesugi Sasa (上杉笹) mon, meaning "Uesugi Bamboo". Cool kamon design suitable for Japanese or samurai fan, also can be given as a gift to your friends or family who use this kamon as their family crest.

This is the kamon of Takeda clan, Takeda bishi (武田菱) or “Takeda Diamond”, color style from the game Total War: Shogun 2.

The Takeda clan (武田) was a famous Japanese clan active from the late Heian period until the late 16th century. The clan was historically based in Kai Province in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture. The clan was known for their honorable actions under the rule of Takeda Shingen, one of the most famous rulers of sengoku jidai, the warring period of feudal Japan. This is the kamon (family crest/emblem) of the Takeda clan, this crest is known as the “Takeda Diamond” and is shared by all Takeda families across the country who claim the Kai Genji as their ancestors. There is also a version known as the “Flower Diamond” in which the diamond is made up of four petals. Below the crest is “Takeda” in kanji.