27.Family crest of Shibata Katsuie
2 geese
2 migratory geese that look like ducks are drawn in this design. In East Asia, geese are believed to bring in good news since ancient time.
What is geese?
- Geese fly back to Japan when winter is near, which is part of the seasonal scenery.
- They fly in a pack, forming a “V” shape together in the sky.
Castle's name that stamp this family crest
・Maruoka castle(Fukui)