Ginza Tanaka is one of the leading authorities in the crafting of precious metals in Japan.

Swordsmith: This pure-silver kabuto helmet, titled 'Ken' ('Sword'), was made by the late Takehiko Seki II, a gold and silver craftsman recognized as a Master of Traditional Arts by the national government. The sword-shaped maedate frontal ornament, traditionally believed to ward off harmful forces, rises straight up. The kabuto helmet embodies hopes that boys will grow up healthy, strong and successful. | JUN NAKAMURA
Swordsmith: This pure-silver kabuto helmet, titled 'Ken' ('Sword'), was made by the late Takehiko Seki II, a gold and silver craftsman recognized as a Master of Traditional Arts by the national government. The sword-shaped maedate frontal ornament, traditionally believed to ward off harmful forces, rises straight up. The kabuto helmet embodies hopes that boys will grow up healthy, strong and successful. | JUN NAKAMURA

Since its inception, the company has continually risen to the challenge of creating new items featuring precious metals in all areas, including traditional handcrafts. Especially noteworthy is its production, since the 1970s, of kabuto helmets in honor of the Tango no Sekku festival held annually on May 5 to celebrate the good health and happiness of boys.