Ginkgo crane at corner cut cushion

The ginkgo leaf crest This design was created with reference to Nakamura-za theater's yagura tower drawn in 'Prosperity in the Eastern Capital' drawn by Utagawa Hiroshige, published in 'Family crests and family names' by Takarajima-sha (September 20, 2014). Originally, the family crest of Nakamura Kanzaburo was 'dancing crane inside a circle.' However, the 5th shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, prohibited the use of the character or design of crane, which was the name of his beloved daughter. Therefore, the ginkgo leaf design, which resembles the shape of a crane spreading its wings and is also similar to an open fan, was chosen as a replacement due to its auspicious appearance (Takarajima-sha 'Family crests and family names').