The foundation of the genesis of Japanese Dice are the virtues derived from the old Samurai traditions, known in the West mainly in an embellished, romantic version. However, this is enough to transfer certain elements to our times, creating a vision of the Samurai as a man not only trained in combat, but also with powerful willpower, unshakable self-discipline and a strong system of values. According to the Bushido code, these noble warriors were a great example of what every man and woman should strive for in their lives.
The Bushido Code is represented by the seven main Virtues, originally Gi, Rei, Yu, Meiyo, Jin, Makoto and Chu - meaning Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Integrity and Loyalty respectively. We wanted our Japanese Dice to reflect these Virtues in an unobvious but meaningful way. We know that our fans are endowed with great imaginations, so we allow ourselves the following interpretation.
Cherry Blossom Petals reflect the spirit of the Bushido Code by focusing on your inner self to strive for self-knowledge. Regardless of the moment at which we find ourselves on the path of self-improvement, one of the most important issues is the awareness of our strengths and weaknesses. When we know the sources of our feelings, we also know the potential effects of not controlling them. We can then work on mastering them to such an extent that we do not lose control over our behavior in any situation. Imagine this situation: the most important test in a given adventure is before you, but the dice roll a critical failure. The problem is that not every GM understands Kanji characters, so you could bend the official score... if you keep your cool and don't give away your trick. In this case, Cherry Blossom Petals come to the rescue!