This is a special goshuin (temple stamp) from Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage site. This is the maple leaf version of the two available, the autumn-limited black cat goshuin, "Black Cat and Autumn Chess." It features a black cat playing with shogi pieces under the autumn leaves, inspired by the Ryuo Match (a professional shogi tournament) held at Ninna-ji Temple. This is the latest goshuin, available from October 1st. It is a limited edition and will be sold out when supplies run out. All previous editions have sold out. Emperor Uda, who succeeded his father, Emperor Koko, founded Ninna-ji Temple in 888. In his diary, "Kanpyo Gyoki," Emperor Uda wrote about receiving a black cat from his father before his enthronement. The diary details the cat's size, features, and how he was given milk porridge every morning, showing his affection. It describes the cat's "rare coat, unlike other cats with a somewhat hazy gray-black color, ours has a jet-black coat like ink, beautiful" and "walks without a sound, like a black dragon in the clouds," revealing his deep love for the cat. It is said to be the oldest pet diary in Japan, similar to a modern "cat blog." This diary was written around February 889. Based on the historical fact that the black cat was with Emperor Uda even after the founding of Ninna-ji Temple, the "Black Cat Goshuin" was created. #CatLover #BlackCat