We offer "Kaoh," a symbol of the samurai spirit, as art. This is "Kaoh Art." Would you like to own "Kaoh Art" of your favorite samurai? We can provide "Kaoh Art" of any historical Japanese figure who had a "Kaoh," according to your preference. We especially recommend samurai from the Sengoku period. Samurai poured their "aspirations and desires" into their "Kaoh," creating it as a "symbol of their soul." The "Kaoh" of samurai are original designs, truly "one-of-a-kind symbols that shine with individuality." We introduce three popular samurai in Japan. If you are unsure who to order "Kaoh Art" from, we recommend choosing from these three. Please view the photos of their "Kaoh Art" below. 1. Oda Nobunaga Nobunaga is a representative samurai of Japan who aimed to unify the country during the Sengoku period and greatly changed subsequent history. The innovative policies Nobunaga promoted and his ambition for unification were inherited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Even after 400 years, many people are drawn to Nobunaga's leadership, and his popularity has not waned. 2. Toyotomi Hideyoshi Hideyoshi was a samurai of the Sengoku period who achieved unification through skillful human management and unparalleled political acumen. Although Hideyoshi was born into a farming family, he served Oda Nobunaga, achieved numerous military exploits, and rapidly ascended to become the "ruler of Japan." 3. Tokugawa Ieyasu Ieyasu is a representative samurai of Japan who brought an end to the chaotic Sengoku period and established the peaceful "Edo period," which lasted for approximately 260 years. Ieyasu skillfully built relationships with powerful samurai such as Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and after many battles, he achieved unification. Now, why not obtain "Kaoh Art" of your favorite samurai and "converse" with him? 1. Made to Order "Kaoh Art" is made to order, with each piece meticulously hand-drawn after receiving your order. 2. Estimated Shipping Time As "Kaoh Art" is made to order, it will take 30 to 60 days from the time of your order until shipment. 3. If Choosing the Above Three Individuals (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu) After placing your order, please inform us of your preferred samurai's name via email through ZenPlus. We cannot begin production without your confirmation, which will delay delivery. 4. If Choosing a Samurai Other Than the Above Three: Pre-confirmation by Email Before Ordering If you wish to order "Kaoh Art" of a samurai other than the three listed, please contact us via email through ZenPlus with the name of your desired samurai before placing your order. We will send you a photo of the "Kaoh" for that samurai via email through ZenPlus for your confirmation. If you wish to proceed with creating "Kaoh Art" using this "Kaoh," please place your order on ZenPlus. 5. Return Policy Returns and cancellations are not accepted after the order has been placed. 1. "Ink Painting Artwork" This artwork is created with the finest ink. Each piece is meticulously hand-drawn with great care. As the details may vary slightly, you can enjoy it as a unique "Kaoh Art" piece. 2. Folding Fan We use a folding fan specially ordered from a fan specialty store in Kyoto. This is a handmade fan, starting from dyeing the Japanese paper in navy blue. It is a dedicated fan for creating art with paintings and calligraphy, and it maximizes the appeal of "Kaoh Art." It comes with a dedicated display stand, and when displayed open, the fan measures approximately 38 cm in height and 50 cm in width, making for a very luxurious presentation. 3. Outer Box The artwork will be delivered in a dedicated moss green box. Specifications: Height: 9 cm, Length: 38 cm, Width: 4 cm, Weight: 320g "Kaoh" has a history of a thousand years and was cherished from the Heian to Edo periods as the "ultimate single-character signature." "Kaoh" is also a word that expresses the Japanese aesthetic of "a beautifully signed name, like a flower," and is a highly artistic Japanese culture that beautifully expresses individuality. A key appeal of "Kaoh" is that it embodies the person's "aspirations, beliefs, and wishes." Samurai extensively utilized "Kaoh" not merely as a "signature" but as a "symbol of their soul." Japan boasts many wonderful traditional cultures, such as calligraphy, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and martial arts. Suiun Arikawa has been practicing "calligraphy" for 33 years. He operates a calligraphy school and teaches the Japanese culture of "calligraphy" to many students. However, he pondered if there was anything more he could do to contribute to the "inheritance of Japanese culture." He searched for Japanese cultural elements that are valuable and worth knowing about worldwide. Fortunately, he found the perfect Japanese culture. That was his encounter with "Kaoh." The more he researched "Kaoh," the more he was captivated by its charm. His mission is to share the appeal of "Kaoh" with people around the world and to "pass on" "Kaoh" to the next generation.