This year, Shogun won award season by winning 18 Emmys for its first Season. Created for FX by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the show puts a spotlight on Japan’s rich history, culture, and style. This is the most wins a show has won for having a single season, making it the most acclaimed TV show of 2024. Highlights include best actor and actress in a drama Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.
The show is based off of the 1975 novel by James Clavell. Based on a true story and set in early 17th-century feudal Japan, this best-selling historical fiction has been brought to life in various live-action adaptations, mini tv series and even a musical. Shogun” is the second foreign language series to receive a nomination for Best Drama, following in the footsteps of “Squid Game.”
At L&Co, we’ve long drawn inspiration from these iconic warriors, particularly Takeda Shingen, the legendary samurai of Kofu, Yamanashi, where our head office and workshop are based. Our jewelry pays homage to the samurai spirit and Japan’s timeless beauty. Here are five must-have pieces to channel the power and elegance of the samurai in your everyday style.
Discover our Samurai Ring Collection, featuring intricate designs that embody the spirit of the samurai. Choose from our customizable options, allowing you to personalize the family crest on the forehead.
Samurai Rings Inspired by Shingen
L&Co.’s Samurai Rings were originally created as a featured product for the jewelry section of the Shingen Festival. These rings are designed with embedded symbols and words associated with Takeda Shingen.
Takeda Clan Crest
A clan crest is a logo mark that represents a family passed down through generations, and it is said that most Japanese families still have their own crest. The Takeda clan crest is called “Takeda Bishi” (Takeda Diamond), and it can be seen on the helmet of the statue of Shingen and at Takeda Shrine. It is also used in merchandise and goods representing Kofu City, Nirasaki City, and other locations associated with Shingen, as well as being featured in Yamanashi Prefecture’s symbol mark.
On our Hidden Samurai Ring Shingen Takeda’s family logo & flag slogan are engraved. (風林火山) [Wind, forest, fire, and mountain]. It means “Swift as the Wind, Silent as a Forest, Fierce as Fire and Immovable as a Mountain.”
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A Kabuto is a kind of helmet worn by ancient Japanese warriors and later by samurai during feudal Japan.
In early May, Kabuto helmets are showcased in Japanese homes as a symbol to wish for bravery and good health for the boys in the household, making the Kabuto a cherished talisman in modern Japanese culture.
