[Self-Introduction] Why do I love the Sengoku period?

Name: Aki

Nice to meet you. My name is Aki. I started this note because I want to share the charm of the Sengoku period with everyone.
As I begin this note, I would like to share a little bit about who I am.
Since I became interested in the Sengoku period, I have been fascinated by the way the warlords lived. The Sengoku period is a very fascinating era, but at the same time, I believe there were many sad and painful things as well. It is hard to sum up in a single word, but by learning about the ways of life of Sengoku warlords, I think we can re-examine our own lives today. It is thanks to this era that we are able to live in peace like this.

What I love about the Sengoku period

1. Kabuto (Helmets)
In the Sengoku period, I became captivated by the charm of samurai helmets and made one myself. I think the curves at the back, the fukigaeshi (turnbacks), and the overlapping parts of the shikoro (neck guard) are particularly cool.
2. Castles
I was particularly moved by the ingenuity used to keep foot soldiers out and the castle architecture designed to match the progress of an army.
3. The personalities of Sengoku warlords
I think the Sengoku period was truly an era where the intentions of various people intersected. By knowing the world of the Sengoku period, we who live in the modern age can understand what kind of thoughts the people around us might have.
4. Connection to the modern day
The things we think of as our traditional culture and things that are uniquely Japanese exist beyond the era of war that was the Sengoku period. Furthermore, it was the Momoyama period when relations with foreign countries were opened to a relatively diverse group of people. Various things were transmitted, and among them, the necessary things were carefully selected... and that is how the Japanese mindset was formed. The reason we think castles are cool is because we are drawn to the Japanese spirit.
Isn't it because we had ancestors who survived the era of war that we are here today?
5. Governance that cares for the people
Sengoku daimyo were not just about war. Before that, it would be out of the question if they did not cherish the people. We are able to live because the farmers are growing rice. For example, there is politics that shows a heart for the people, such as Hojo Soun's 'four parts tax, six parts for the people' (shiko-rokumin). I think we who live in the present must learn from that attitude.

I am planning to write another article about the charm of the Sengoku period, so please look forward to it.

Favorite Warlords (Titles omitted)

Mori Motonari
Kobayakawa Takakage
Ishida Mitsunari
Shima Sakon
Otani Yoshitsugu
Hojo Ujiyasu
Kuroda Kanbei
Naoe Kanetsugu
Amago Haruhisa
Yamanaka Yukimori

I admire warlords with brilliant minds, but I also think there is a charm to warlords who protected their domains with all their might.
I like the Mori family the best. I want to go to Yoshida-Koriyama Castle. Recently, I have been researching the Hojo family.

Hobbies

・Crafting... I wrote a record of how I made a helmet, so please take a look! I also want to make armor.
・Games... I like RPGs, and since I only played PlayStation 2, I have a certain understanding of retro games.

Favorite Quotes

Hyakuman Isshin (One million hearts as one)
Dai-ichi Dai-man Dai-kichi (Great luck for all)
Ichigo Ichie (Once in a lifetime encounter)
Katte kabuto no o o shimeyo (Tighten your helmet strings after winning)

Things I want to challenge myself with

・Activities to convey the charm of the Sengoku period
・Drawing lots of illustrations
・Travel (visiting historical sites)

Various Links
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aki08776?igsh=dzMyaGRpbnRiN2Ez

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About sengokucraft

'History, from something to look at, to something to wear.'
The 'family crest' that warlords carried with their lives in the distant Sengoku world.
'Sengokucraft' revives that beauty and resolve as works that blend into modern daily life.
In every single piece, the sharpness of a sword and the warmth of handiwork.
I will deliver a story in the palm of your hand.

The soul of a samurai, on your chest.

It is not just a brooch, but the pride and aesthetics that the warlords of the time carried, condensed into a size that you can wear in your daily life. I would be happy if it could become like a special amulet for those who love history.
'Sengokucraft' will continue to create each piece with soul. I am currently accepting custom orders for brooches that allow you to keep your favorite warlord close at hand. Please consult with me via comments or DM.