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MADE IN JAPAN GOLD LEAF STICKERS | WARRIORS & HERITAGE OF JAPAN - 7 Designs | OKUYAMA
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MADE IN JAPAN GOLD LEAF STICKERS | WARRIORS & HERITAGE OF JAPAN - 7 Designs | OKUYAMA
£3.58From samurai armour and ninja to sumo wrestlers and Japan’s great castles, this collection turns some of Japan’s most recognisable historical icons into finely detailed stickers.
Made in Japan from paper with delicate gold-leaf accents, each design draws on a real part of Japanese history rather than simply borrowing a Japanese aesthetic.
Description
This is one of the most distinctly Japanese sticker collections selected by Kumohana.
At first glance, the sheets are colourful illustrations of warriors, castles and figures from old Japan. Look more closely, however, and many of them are surprisingly specific.
The samurai armour designs depict armour associated with named historical warlords, rather than imaginary suits of armour. The castle sheet similarly represents specific Japanese castles, while other designs explore the Shinsengumi, ninja and sumo — each representing a different part of Japan’s martial and cultural history.
Printed on paper with a refined texture and finished with gold-leaf detailing, the stickers have a richer, more traditional appearance than conventional glossy decorative stickers. Small metallic highlights pick out details in armour, clothing and architecture, giving the illustrations a particularly attractive finish under changing light.
Made in Japan, they work beautifully for journals, notebooks, correspondence and craft projects, but they are equally appealing as a small collectible for anyone interested in Japanese history.
7 Designs
Samurai Armour I
A collection of elaborately constructed suits of samurai armour associated with historical Japanese warriors. Different helmet crests, colours and armour structures give each figure its own identity.
| # | Kanji | Romaji | Short Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 井伊直政 | Ii Naomasa | One of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s most celebrated generals, famed for his striking red-armoured troops known as the “Red Devils.” |
| 2 | 徳川家康 | Tokugawa Ieyasu | The founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, whose victory at Sekigahara paved the way for more than two centuries of Tokugawa rule. |
| 3 | 石田三成 | Ishida Mitsunari | A leading administrator under Toyotomi Hideyoshi and one of the central commanders of the Western Army at Sekigahara. |
| 4 | 森蘭丸 | Mori Ranmaru | A young and famously loyal retainer of Oda Nobunaga, remembered for remaining with his lord during the Honnō-ji Incident. |
| 5 | 真田幸村 | Sanada Yukimura | A legendary samurai celebrated for his courageous defence of Osaka Castle against the Tokugawa forces. |
| 6 | 織田信長 | Oda Nobunaga | One of Japan’s great unifiers, renowned for transforming Sengoku warfare through bold strategy and the effective use of firearms. |
| 7 | 明智光秀 | Akechi Mitsuhide | The general whose rebellion against Oda Nobunaga at Honnō-ji became one of the most dramatic turning points of the Sengoku period. |
| 8 | 伊達政宗 | Date Masamune | The charismatic “One-Eyed Dragon” of northern Japan, remembered for his crescent-moon helmet and ambitious rule. |
| 9 | 黒田官兵衛 | Kuroda Kanbei | A brilliant strategist who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi and became one of the most celebrated military minds of the Sengoku era. |
Samurai Armour II
A second selection of historical armour, including striking crescent, horned and elaborate helmet forms. Gold-leaf detailing is particularly effective on the metallic elements of the armour.
| # | Kanji | Romaji | Short Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 島津義弘 | Shimazu Yoshihiro | A formidable warrior of Kyushu, famous for his battlefield skill and the daring Shimazu retreat at Sekigahara. |
| 2 | 吉川元春 | Kikkawa Motoharu | One of Mōri Motonari’s celebrated sons and a highly capable commander who helped expand Mōri power across western Japan. |
| 3 | 毛利元就 | Mōri Motonari | A master strategist who transformed the Mōri clan from a regional family into one of western Japan’s greatest powers. |
| 4 | 黒田長政 | Kuroda Nagamasa | Son of Kuroda Kanbei and a prominent Tokugawa ally whose contribution at Sekigahara earned him a major domain in Kyushu. |
| 5 | 前田利家 | Maeda Toshiie | A renowned warrior who rose from Oda Nobunaga’s service to become one of the most powerful daimyō under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. |
| 6 | 宇喜多秀家 | Ukita Hideie | One of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Five Elders and a major commander of the Western Army at the Battle of Sekigahara. |
| 7 | 鍋島直茂 | Nabeshima Naoshige | An influential Kyushu warlord whose leadership laid the foundations for the later Saga Domain. |
| 8 | 加藤清正 | Katō Kiyomasa | A celebrated warrior and castle builder, particularly associated with the formidable fortifications of Kumamoto Castle. |
| 9 | 小早川隆景 | Kobayakawa Takakage | One of Mōri Motonari’s most accomplished sons, respected as both a military commander and a skilled political strategist. |
Samurai Armour III
A further group of distinctive armour associated with named samurai and daimyō, showing the extraordinary variety of kabuto helmets and yoroi armour developed during Japan’s warrior age.
| # | Kanji | Romaji | Short Introduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 山内一豊 | Yamauchi Kazutoyo | A Sengoku warrior who rose through the service of successive unifiers and became the first lord of the Tosa Domain. |
| 2 | 武田信玄 | Takeda Shingen | The legendary “Tiger of Kai,” renowned for his military organisation and famous rivalry with Uesugi Kenshin. |
| 3 | 山本勘助 | Yamamoto Kansuke | Traditionally remembered as a brilliant strategist in the service of Takeda Shingen and a hero of the Battles of Kawanakajima. |
| 4 | 前田慶次 | Maeda Keiji | A legendary warrior and flamboyant kabukimono, celebrated in later tradition for his eccentric style, independence and martial skill. |
| 5 | 上杉謙信 | Uesugi Kenshin | The “Dragon of Echigo,” a brilliant commander and devoted follower of Bishamonten, famous as Takeda Shingen’s great rival. |
| 6 | 直江兼続 | Naoe Kanetsugu | A leading Uesugi retainer instantly recognisable for the famous “愛” (Love) crest mounted on his helmet. |
| 7 | 毛利輝元 | Mōri Terumoto | Grandson of Mōri Motonari, one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Five Elders and nominal leader of the Western Army at Sekigahara. |
| 8 | 長宗我部元親 | Chōsokabe Motochika | The ambitious lord of Tosa who expanded his power across much of Shikoku during the late Sengoku period. |
| 9 | 大友宗麟 | Ōtomo Sōrin | A powerful Kyushu daimyō and prominent Christian convert associated with Japan’s early encounters with European culture. |
Shinsengumi
Figures inspired by the Shinsengumi, the famous late-Edo-period group associated particularly with Kyoto during the turbulent final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. Their characteristic pale-blue haori makes this one of the most immediately recognisable historical designs in the collection.
Ninja
A playful depiction of ninja in motion, accompanied by shuriken throwing stars. Black-clad figures are joined by occasional blue and orange characters, giving the sheet a more animated and graphic character.
Japanese Castles
A miniature tour through some of Japan’s most celebrated surviving and reconstructed castles. Featured castles:
- Inuyama Castle
- Nagoya Castle
- Odawara Castle
- Hirosaki Castle
- Matsumoto Castle
- Himeji Castle
- Kumamoto Castle
- Aizuwakamatsu Castle
- Osaka Castle
- Hikone Castle
Sumo Wrestlers
Ten sumo wrestlers dressed in individually patterned mawashi, celebrating one of Japan’s most distinctive sporting traditions. The repeated standing pose allows the differences in colour and textile pattern to become the visual focus.
Summary
A richly Japanese collection that goes beyond decorative motifs to explore real figures, places and traditions from Japan’s history. From individually identified samurai armour and celebrated Japanese castles to the Shinsengumi, ninja and sumo, each sheet combines cultural storytelling with fine paper texture and elegant gold-leaf detailing.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Product: Japanese Heritage Gold Leaf Sticker Sheet
Designs: 7 designs
Made in: Japan
Sheet Size: W75 × H190 mm
Material: Paper
Finish: Gold-leaf detailing
Themes: Samurai armour, Shinsengumi, ninja, Japanese castles and sumo
Suitable for: Journals, notebooks, letters, cards, scrapbooking, gifts and decorative use
Packaging: Individually packaged
Historical names and motifs vary by design. Please select your preferred design from the options.