From Ramen Sandwich Tees' line of apparel honoring the great samurai clans of the epic, turbulent period of Japanese history known as the Sengoku Jidai: a short-sleeved tee featuring the badge (mon) of the Uesugi Clan on the front and a soldier's back-flag (sashimono) on the back. The Uesugi governed Echigo (present-day Niigata Prefecture) for the shogun but found themselves struggling and disunited when the shogun's authority dissolved into civil war. Rallying under the leadership of the legendary Uesugi Kenshin, they more than held their own against powerful rival clans (mainly the Oda, Takeda and Hojo) who fought them for control of the Kanto Plain.

This is a great item for history and Japanese culture fans alike. Over 400 years since Tokugawa Ieyasu established himself as Shogun and brought it to and end, the Sengoku Jidai period continues to fascinate the world over. Its memory endures across the cultural spectrum, from movies and TV, to PC and video games like Shogun: Total War and Nobunaga’s Ambition, to Japan’s lively historical reenactment events. Uesugi Kenshin died in 1578, but you can wear the sashimono that the Uesugi warriors wore into battle and carry their glory into the present day!

This design is printed on Gildan 2000 shirts. It's 100% pre-shrunk cotton with shoulder-to-shoulder taping, and it has a nice, broken-in feel right out of the package. Sizing is adult men's sizing, so choose size accordingly. These shirts are printed on demand and our printer is usually able to fill orders within 5 business days, but delays have been known to happen.