Christopher is a writer and musician who spends as much time as possible playing video games and watching anime. He is often found repeatedly dying at the hands of random FromSoftware bosses, though ...

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Yasuke is sent to search out 9 samurai Kamon Crests found throughout the open world. These Kamon Crests are hidden in bunkers, towers and castles all across Japan, with ...

“Family Crests of Japan,” is a comprehensive presentation on a subject that reveals much about Japanese values, but few people give much thought to. Both a guide and art catalog, the book helpfully ...

Kamon Crests are one of many types of collectibles you can find in Assassin's Creed Shadows. These clan crests represent many of the most powerful Daimyo, and are usually hidden deep within the ...

Sakamoto Castle is located in the titular city on the western bank of Lake Biwa, the big lake in the middle of the Omi province. This castle is unique for having a Kamon Crest, a Samurai Daisho in the ...

Once you unlock Yasuke in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a number of different sidequests will open up to you, including “A Collection of Crests” that has you collecting house crests all across Japan for ...

A Collection of Crests is a Side Quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows that sees you find a number of rare clan crests (Kamon Crests) scattered across Japan. These are in their own containers but not easy ...

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Japanese family crests (or "kamon"), have been passed down through the generations for centuries, although these days they’re mostly seen in the patterns of kimono or the logos of sushi restaurants, ...

Editorial: Japan's courts must do more to prevent unjust detention and protect human rights ...