Date Masamune

The One-Eyed Dragon of Oshu

［Body: Key points of his life. Birth, inheritance, battles in Oshu, relationship with Toyotomi and Tokugawa, and building the foundations of the Sendai Domain. 400–600 characters. Verify historical facts with sources before writing.］

［Body: Reasons for being called the "One-Eyed Dragon" and his character profile. Limit anecdotes to those generally well-known.］

The Meaning Behind the Crescent Moon Crest

［Body: Features of the large crescent moon (gengetsu) maedate on the helmet, and various theories regarding its meaning. Include characteristics of the armor as a whole, such as the black-lacquered five-plate cuirass.］

［Photo: Insert a close-up of the maedate (manufactured by Marutake Sangyo).］

"［Artisan's comment: The part I am most particular about when replicating Date Masamune's armor.］"
— ［Artisan Name］, Marutake Sangyo

Masamune's Armor Replicated by Marutake Sangyo

［Body: The process of creating Masamune's helmet and armor at the workshop in Satsumasendai. Cutting steel plates, lacquering, lacing, etc.］

Visiting Associated Sites

［Body: Castles, temples, museums, etc., associated with him. Places where the actual armor can be seen. Guide for visiting the workshop in Kagoshima (for inbound tourists).］

References/Sources: ［Books, official museum information, etc.］