This crest represents a drinking carafe
for water to liquor.
Many sayings or rhymes are associated
with this crest. It is usually related to good times and joyous events.
This "pine tree" crest is from ancient times in Japan since the feudal periods in Japanese history.
It represents holyness or peace.
It was used to designate peaceful areas.
The flower-shaped crest was very popular during the Kamakura period in Japanese history.
It is said that it was created by a merchant and it was worn on the back of famous Commander, Shingen Takeda's uniform.
From the Heian period in Japanese history, this crest is called the "Matsuda wave" named after the creator.
It expresses the wave of emotion a person feels when they feel strongly about something.
The wave has a very long tradition. |
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This crest is from the Asuka and Nara periods of Japanese history. It was used by the Emperor's guards.
The 4-diamond symbol was worn by
loyalists to the royal family.
The "whirlpool" crest is the oldest in Japan.
It was designed by a Bhuddist monk during the Heian era.
The actual name is Tomoe and it represents the natural flow of water rotation.
This crest is very similar to the near identical symbol but has a thicker circle.
It was quite popular during the Asuka and Nara era.
Used by nobility for clothes of the royal court.
This crest originated in China and in Japan, means calculation.
Most foreignors look at it as an equal sign.
The connection is interesting as it does have something to do math.
It is given to some in order to strengthen their math skills. |
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