Imperial Seal of Japan
The Imperial Seal of Japan, also called the Chrysanthemum Seal (菊紋, kikumon), Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (菊花紋, 菊花紋章, kikukamon, kikukamonshō) or Imperial chrysanthemum emblem (菊の御紋, kikunogomon), is a crest (mon) used by members of the Japanese Imperial family. The significance related to this artefact comes from its representation. The Chrysanthemum is used to represent the Emperor as the symbol of the country and the unity of the people. The Imperial Seal is also used to distinguish the imperial family from the other classes of people in Japan. The flower represents longevity, rejuvenation and royalty; this is why Emperor Go-Toba chose to represent himself with the flower back in the 13th century. .
Imperial Seal Of Japan Media
The emblem of the Prime minister. "'Gonshichi Paulownia Flower Crest" has been used as a coat of arms by the Imperial family and government officials throughout history, and is used as a coat of arms by the Prime minister, the Government of Japan, and the Cabinet Office.
Imperial seal emblazoned on the cover of a Japanese passport
Imperial Throne of the Emperor of Japan
Emblazoned on the doors of a tomb in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto
Imperial Seal on an Order of the Garter banner when the Emperor is a member of the Order
Imperial Seal in Heraldischer Atlas (1899)
Miyajima postage stamp (1939)
