{"product_id":"marutake-war-fan-furinkazan","title":"JAC-MTS-504-03 Japanese Armor Workshop \"Marutake\" made \"Gunbai \/ commander's fan\" – Fūrinkazan","description":"This product is Japanese Armor Workshop \"Marutake\" made \"Gunbai \/ commander's fan\" – Fūrinkazan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a beautifully crafted Gunbai (war fan), featuring the phrase \"Fūrinkazan\" in striking gold lettering on a black background.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Fūrinkazan\" — meaning \"Swift as the wind, silent as the forest, fierce as fire, and immovable as a mountain\" — was famously displayed on the battle standard of Takeda Shingen, one of the most powerful warlords of the Sengoku period.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt expresses the ideal conduct of a military force.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a wooden Gunbai, approximately 60 cm in height, 26.5 cm in width, with a tassel length of about 110 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Gunbai \/ commander's fan\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nThe term \"Gunbai\" refers to a war fan, traditionally used by military commanders to direct troops during battle.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe word is an abbreviation of Gunbai uchiwa, a fan-shaped tool.\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, it is most commonly recognized as the fan held by Sumo referees (gyōji), used to signal the start of a match and to declare the winner.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver time, the term has also come to be used more broadly in various competitive contexts beyond Sumo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally, \"Gunbai\" referred not just to the physical fan, but to the strategic system known as gunbaijutsu or gunbai-heihō — a tactical method of determining auspicious directions and times for battle, based on celestial observation and divination.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the Muromachi period, as group warfare became more common, Gunbai uchiwa decorated with elements such as cardinal directions, the twelve zodiac signs, yin and yang, astronomical symbols, the eight trigrams (bagua), the 28 lunar mansions, and Sanskrit characters were favored by commanders.\u003cbr\u003e\nFor military strategists of the time, the outcome of a battle could determine not only personal fate but the rise or fall of an entire clan.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was therefore their solemn duty to interpret the heavens, select auspicious dates and directions for departure, and predict the future accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFans themselves have long been believed to ward off evil spirits and invite spiritual power, and have thus also been used in Shinto rituals and other sacred ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Fūrinkazan\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\"Fū-rin-ka-zan\" is composed of four characters: wind (風 \/ fu), forest (林 \/ rin), fire (火 \/ ka), and mountain (山 \/ zan).\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/jac-mts-gb-03.jpg?v=1744855518\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/jac-mts-gb-03.jpg?v=1744855518\"\u003e\nThe phrase \"Fūrinkazan\" originates from the ancient Chinese military treatise The Art of War by Sun Tzu, specifically from Chapter 7, “Military Combat” (Gunshō-hen), which discusses the movements of an army.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is derived from a 14-character verse :「疾如風、徐如林、侵掠如火、不動如山」\u003cbr\u003e\nIt means that an army should advance swiftly like the wind, remain calmly in place like the forest, attack fiercely like fire, and defend resolutely like a mountain.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe phrase embodies four essential principles of mindset in warfare.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe word \"Fūrinkazan\" was formed by taking one character from each phrase of this verse.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e    \n\n \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese Armor Workshop \"Marutake\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\nThe Japanese armor workshop \"Marutake\" was originally established in 1958 as Marutake, a manufacturer of fishing rods.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/504-JAC-MTS-14.jpg?v=1744611521\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/504-JAC-MTS-14.jpg?v=1744611521\"\u003e\nAs times changed, the founder Mr.Shinobu Tanoue, who had a passion for collecting armor and a strong background in craftsmanship, gradually shifted his focus to the production of traditional armor.\u003cbr\u003e\nHe took on the name \"Kōnin\" as an armor craftsman (katchūshi) and began training the artisans working under him, laying the foundation for what the workshop is today.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe workshop has been officially designated as a producer of Kagoshima Prefecture Traditional Crafts, and each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans with great dedication.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/504-JAC-MTS-12.jpg?v=1744611521\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/504-JAC-MTS-12.jpg?v=1744611521\"\u003e\nTraditional techniques from the period are faithfully followed, with meticulous attention paid to even the smallest details.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are no blueprints—each suit of armor is a unique creation, carefully crafted by the artisan’s aesthetic sensibility and skill, one piece at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/504-JAC-MTS-10.jpg?v=1744611521\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/504-JAC-MTS-10.jpg?v=1744611521\"\u003e\nCrafted with carefully selected materials and uncompromising attention to detail, each suit of armor is meticulously handmade by master artisans—an exceptional piece that embodies refined craftsmanship and offers a sense of timeless satisfaction.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n    \n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Armor Workshop \"Marutake\" made \"Gunbai \/ commander's fan\" – Fūrinkazan\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No. : JAC-MTS-504-03\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterials : Wood, cotton, brass, gold powder\u003cbr\u003e\nSize : Approx. 60 cm in height, 26.5 cm in width, tassel length approx. 110 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight : Approx. 370 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n    \n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default 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