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What is Kamon explained?

The term “Kamon” refers to a crest used in Japan to indicate one’s origins; that is, one’s family lineage, blood line, ancestry and status from ancient times. It is also referred to simply as “Mondokoro” or “Mon”. It is said that there are more than 20,000 distinct individual Kamon in Japan.

What is the history of Kamon?

Japanese family crests known as kamon were first used by the aristocracy over a thousand years ago, but over time they were adopted by samurai, merchants, and many others. Today, there are thought to be between 20,000 and 25,000 in use.

Can non Japanese have Kamon?

Kamon is rarely used in daily life lately but remains as a tradition which you may find in ceremonial occasions, wedding or funeral. Kamon is not exclusively for Japanese people, and everybody is allowed to have the one freely.
 

How do I find my Japanese Kamon?

You can go to Qrysta.com and ask them to research your kamon.
 

What is the Oda Kamon?

A series of Japanese family crest [KAMON]. This Japanese family crest is one of the famous crests, “Oda Mokko”. This crest is commonly known as a crest of the Oda clan (Nobunaga Oda).

Do family crests exist?

Crest badges are commonly called clan crests, but there is no such thing as a clan crest, just as there is no such thing as a family coat of arms or crest.

Where did crest come from?

The word “crest” derives from the Latin crista, meaning “tuft” or “plume”, perhaps related to crinis, “hair”.

Where did the kofun come from?

The earliest Kofun were found in central Honshu around the modern-day prefectures of Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. These cemeteries date from the early years of the 4th century CE but they would later spread to Kyushu in the south and to the northern and eastern areas of Honshu in the second half of the 4th century CE.

Who was the first samurai clan?

The Abe clan (安倍氏, Abe-shi) was one of the oldest of the major Japanese clans (uji); and the clan retained its prominence during the Sengoku period and the Edo period.

Abe clan.

Abe 安倍
Home province	Iga Mutsu Dewa
Titles	Various

How does the Japanese naming system work?

Japanese naming conventions arrange names as follows: [FAMILY NAME] [given name]. For example, YAMAMOTO Yukio (male) and SATŌ Akari (female). The family name (known as ‘myouji’ or ‘ue no namae’) is inherited patrilineally from one’s father and shared with other siblings. It always comes before the given name.

What do symbols on crests mean?

Red: warrior or martyr; military strength and magnanimity. Blue: truth and loyalty. Green: hope, joy, and loyalty in love. Black: constancy or grief. Purple: royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice.
 

Why does my family have a crest?

Coats of arms can help you learn a lot about your ancestry. They were intended to recognize achievements and family heritage, so the design can provide insight into your family’s legacy. They’re also passed down through generations and carry the history of the family with them.
 