Synopsis

Japanese family crests draw inspiration from the natural world—plants, animals, and the broader landscape. Thousands of distinct crests exist, each a study in understated elegance that has graced Japanese life for centuries. Though traditionally displayed on formal attire like wedding garments, these emblems are now gaining renewed appreciation as compelling works of design. Our guest, Hitoshi Takasawa, a dedicated scholar of family crests, joins us to explore them in *Plus One*, an introduction