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National symbols of Japan are the symbols that are used in Japan to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history.[1]

Symbols of Japan

Symbol Image References
Flag Flag of Japan
Crest Imperial Seal of Japan
(Chrysanthemum morifolium)
National anthem Kimigayo
君が代
Government seal Government Seal of Japan
(Paulownia)
National butterfly Great purple emperor
(Sasakia charonda)
National tree Cherry blossom
(Prunus serrulata)
National flower (de facto) Cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) and Chrysanthemum morifolium
National bird Green pheasant
(Phasianus versicolor) 		[2]
National fish Koi
(Cyprinus carpio)
National instrument Koto
National stone Jade
De facto National mount Mount Fuji
(Fujisan)
De facto National sport Sumo
Flag of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rising Sun Flag
Flag of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Japan Self-Defense Forces
National personification Yamato-hime, Samurai
National founder Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇 Jinmu-tennō)
National dish Sushi, Japanese curry, ramen [3][4][5]
National liquor Sake [6]
National fruit Japanese persimmon [7]
National currency Japanese yen
National dance Noh Mai
National poet Matsuo Bashō
National epic Kojiki, Nihon Shoki, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Taketori Monogatari), The Tale of the Heike (Heike Monogatari)
National colours Primary colours: Red and white; Secondary colours: Black, blue (sports), white and spring bud (only used in football)

Red (primary)
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White (primary)
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Black (secondary)
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Blue (secondary)
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White (secondary)
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Spring bud (secondary)
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National microorganism Aspergillus oryzae [8]

References

  1. ^ "England's National Symbols". england.org.za. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012. National symbols are defined as the symbols or icons of a national community (such as England), used to represent that community in a way that unites its people.
  2. ^ "Traditional Dishes of Japan". Japan National Tourism Organization. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  3. ^ 『カレーライス』に関するアンケート (in Japanese). ネットリサーチ ディムスドライブ. Retrieved 16 October 2008.
  4. ^ McCurry, Justin (18 June 2010). "Ramen: Japan's super slurpy noodles". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  5. ^ RatesToGo: Best National Drinks Part I Archived 2009-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Persimmon". www.fruitipedia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  7. ^ "Vol. 10: Koji, an Aspergillus — The Tokyo Foundation". 2009-05-22. Archived from the original on 2009-05-22. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
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