Why Dragonfly?

Dragonfly is prevalent and much-loved insect in Japan, also it's sometimes called a 'victory fly' because of its forward-going flying pattern. In olden days it was believed that the dragonfly never flies backwards (in fact it can) and that was attributed to its brave nature.

In medieval Japan the dragonfly was considered as lucky symbol amongst warrior-aristocrat class due to this belief.

Kendo equipments are still carrying this tradition today and often bear dragonfly pattern for the same reason.

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