While not available on Yoshikuni's e-commerce store, the Odawara Castle Typography T-shirt will be available for purchase at the Tokiwagimon Shop starting this weekend.
(Not the castle tower shop)
This work expresses respect for the five generations of Hojo family lords, from Hojo Soun to Ujinao, and the desire for "Hojo Go-dai to be featured in a Taiga drama."
Each stone in the wall bears one character of their names, designed as if their lives were etched into the very castle. From a distance, it appears as an abstract composition, but as you approach, the breath of history emerges.
This sale is a milestone for me,
and also the beginning of a new challenge.
If my first goal was to create castle typography for each castle,
my second goal was to contribute, even a little, to the local area through those graphics.
Being able to sell this T-shirt at Odawara Castle
is a great joy as a designer and an important opportunity that will lead to future developments.
Furthermore, this production and sale were supported by Amane Moroboshi, the "Sengoku Princess" familiar from TV Asahi's "Hakase-chan."
Her sincere love for history and passion for the Hojo family
have given a strong push to this project.
My next goal is to sell out these T-shirts and propose a new series of designs.
Odawara Castle, in addition to its inherent charm, boasts a rich historical tourism resource, including the human drama of the Hojo Go-dai and the Fuma ninjas.
I aim to convey this diverse culture and stories through the power of design and contribute further to Odawara tourism.
To move on to the next step, I would be delighted if you would pick one up and show your support.
Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Includes a gold foil postcard
Limited quantity available. I hope you will pick one up at the Tokiwagimon Shop.
And finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mizuho Owada of Hakone Onsen Ryokan "Mizu no Kaori" for her kind words of encouragement towards this sale.
She provided an opportunity for exhibition and sale at the ryokan from June to September, which was an important catalyst leading to this current sale.