THUNDERDOG 250 HODAKA 1978, THE FASTEST HODAKA EVER | Kaplan Cycles

Hodaka, Hiroshi and Fujio’s younger son, broadened the artistic heritage of the Yoshida family and pushed the boundaries of printmaking as an art form. He experimented with a range of printmaking styles, combining traditional woodblock techniques with contemporary elements, including American Pop Art and mass commercial culture. His innovative compositions took inspiration from nature, landscapes and the urban environment. He frequently employed bold motifs and colours, creating dynamic, abstrac

In the blood-soaked Sengoku period of Japanese history, one warrior stood apart from all others. Honda Tadakatsu, chief general to Tokugawa Ieyasu, became known as the "Unscathed Samurai" for his remarkable ability to survive decades of brutal warfare without sustaining serious injury. His imposing figure was unmistakable on the battlefield, adorned with the famous dragonfly-crested helmet (Tonbō-no-Kabuto) that struck fear into enemy hearts. When Tadakatsu charged forward with his legendary spe