Our Specialties: Philosophy of the Sengoku (Warring States) Period and The Beauty of Japan
Since our establishment, we have consistently pursued the beauty of the formative arts of the Sengoku (Warring States) Period (1467 to 1615). Our aim is to convey its splendor to the world through the creation of works of art that transcend national and ethnic boundaries. We offer a wealth of expertise in research across the ideology, religion and history of the period.
We Pursue the Uniqueness of Japan’s History, Art and Culture
We provide comprehensive consulting services based on the themes of “the beauty of Japan” and “the beauty of the Sengoku Period”.
We have cultivated our expertise over many years of extensive historical research and verification techniques, allied with our capabilities in planning and production of arts and crafts.
We offer a wide variety of services including creating ideas for commercial enterprises, business planning, product development, and assistance with design and overall marketing.
We also produce sales events and live performances in Japan and overseas, that feature armor, paintings, ceramics and lacquerware of the Sengoku Period.
Our Consulting Business is focused on three areas:
1.) The “Beauty of the Sengoku Period”
2.) Total Project Management and Implementation
3.) The Development of Corporate Values and Business Plans
We provide a comprehensive consulting service on all aspects of the Sengoku Period. Our expertise is based on in-depth research to the point where we can advise on a wide variety of fields. These range from planning, design, and guidance for products to the supervision of model sculpting, overall product development management and seminar lecturing.
There is a common denominator between the world's leading brands and companies that deliver unique high-value added services. It is the attitude and utmost importance they place on telling the story of their products and services. With an original vision and our own multi-faceted perspective, we can present proposals to potential clients by looking at the stories and histories associated with a specific location.
Consulting Business Examples
• Professional consulting centered on the aesthetics of the Sengoku period
• Full-service, comprehensive production (Total Produce)
• Strategic support for formulating corporate philosophy and management plans
• Bottle label designs for wine, whiskey, and sake.
• Design and creation of a teahouse that features pottery from the Sengoku Period.
• Historical verification, supervision, and consulting for samurai armor and attire.
• Guidance on interior design.
• Supervision and guidance on the creation of three-dimensional objects. Zen-themed promotions.
We can fully supervise projects, from creating the concept and theme to deciding the design, expression, color and shape of the product or service. We consult on matters related to the four seasons of Japan and Japanese art and history. Contact us for more information.
Career Background: Sakakibara Yutaro, President, KENSHIN Co., Ltd.
From early childhood, Yutaro Sakakibara developed a profound interest in Japanese history, culture, and art. Alongside his academic studies, he began collecting fine art during his student years.
After graduating from university, he joined SECOM Co., Ltd., where he worked in the Product Planning and Sales Planning departments, specializing primarily in marketing. Subsequently, he worked at University (School of Business Administration), where he engaged in corporate management consulting for numerous companies. In 1997, he founded KENSHIN Co., Ltd.
Guided by the theme of battle, he established the business under the registered trademark brand “ART OF WAR” (inspired by Sun Tzu’s The Art of War), which is now registered in major global markets including Japan, the EU, the United States, China, and South Korea.
In addition to his business leadership, he is an active artist and creative producer, dedicating himself to the restoration and creation of historical Japanese art, with a particular focus on the Sengoku period.
The Importance of Story
Many excellent companies face common struggles, such as: ‘Why isn’t our product selling despite its high quality and our absolute confidence in it?’ ‘How can we effectively communicate the value of our exceptional service?’ or ‘With so many competitors, how do we convey our unique identity?’
With over three decades of experience as a art brand and an extensive track record in continuous product development, we are here to help you solve these exact challenges through our strategic consulting services.
The Global Spotlight on Japanese Culture and the Samurai
In 2019, we held a cultural lecture on Samurai in St. Petersburg, Russia. Our mission goes beyond creating fine arts and crafts; we actively engage in educational outreach, sharing the profound knowledge accumulated through years of intensive research into the background and aesthetics of Japanese beauty.
With the recent global phenomenon and massive success of the drama ‘SHOGUN,’ we have seen in inquiries and consultations regarding the Sengoku period and Samurai culture.
Whether you are seeking advice on product development, historical research, or planning a lecture, please feel free to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What kind of consulting services do you offer?
- Q. Why do you focus on the Sengoku Period?
- Q. Do you charge for initial consultations?
- Q. Can we discuss our requirements online?
A. We consult across a diverse range of fields including, for example, project management for interior spaces, trade show participation planning, restaurants and bar concepts, and promotional activities.
Also, we offer comprehensive advice on creating corporate philosophies, building business plans, design projects and marketing. We offer help even on the simplest of matters. Contact us for more information.
A. In the history of Japan, the Sengoku Period (Azuchi-Momoyama Period) was a period of explosive change and growth, especially in politics, military affairs and economics.
With the arrival of the of the so-called Nanban western culture from abroad, changes in culture and art led to the creation of a revolutionary, unconventional form of beauty.
It left a great legacy that will continue to have a tremendous impact on future generations in a wide range of fields, from Zen philosophy to tea ceremony, costume, painting, and architecture.
Even today, These cultural achievements remain highly acclaimed both within Japan and around the world.
We believe it is our core mission to share this timeless, borderless culture and exceptional art with the world, preserving it for generations to come.
Our company pursues these underlying ideas and forms, and works to preserve them for the present and for the future.
With the “beauty of Japan” from the Sengoku Period, which was the pinnacle of beauty in Japanese history, we are engaged in consulting work with the aim of preserving universal ideas, colors, forms, designs, and concepts in the modern age.
A. We do not charge for initial consultations. Use our online mail form or e-mail us.
A. Yes. We can teleconference on Zoom if it is difficult to meet in-person.
While an in-person meeting is good to exchange information in greater depth and for us to offer better solutions, teleconferencing is available.
Successes and Case Studies
Certified in 2001 by the Japanese government as a business innovation company
Based on our original planning, we became the first in the world to embark on the creation of 1/4-scale custom-made armor, collaborating with the late Mr. Hiromichi Miura, a master armorer of the Association for the Research and Preservation of Japanese Helmets and Armor. Through this initiative, we recreated the aesthetic form of Sengoku-period armor, which is highly acclaimed worldwide.
We focused on the fact that while armor parts are partially preserved as weaponry, the complete, fully-worn appearance is almost never accurately reconstructed. Furthermore, deeply concerned that the majority of armor belonging to famous warlords had been lost—leaving their true appearance forgotten—we began our research and creative work to preserve the aesthetic beauty of the Azuchi-Momoyama period for future generations. Simultaneously, we commenced the creation of warlord portraits and paintings based on rigorous historical research. These efforts have profoundly influenced the modern image of Sengoku warlords, starting with Oda Nobunaga.