Japanese family crest

Kamon (Japanese family crests). First one

Illustration about Japanese Family Crests #10 ( illustration). Illustration of japan, corymbosa, gentian - 19250910

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Kamon (Japanese family crests)

Illustration about Japanese Family Crests #13 ( illustration). Illustration of marks, black, vines - 19820427

Japanese family crests

Explore the rich history and symbolism of Kamon, Japan's traditional family crests. Discover the significance of over 24,000 unique designs.

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Japanese Family Crest Symbols – Kamon Just as everyone is born with a family name, every family in Japan has a family crest. The family crest is a symbol that is shared by family members, relatives, and other blood relatives. It is said that the family crest originated in the Heian period (794-1185) when court nobles and aristocrats attached their favorite designs to oxcarts to identify the ownership of their possessions instead of their own names.

Kamon (家紋) is a Japanese family emblem. Samurais used to put them in their flags when they went to war. 家⇒Family 紋⇒Crest

More examples of Kamon, Japanese family crests. In Japan, every family (not just nobility) has its own crest. Its design is unique and each has its own meaning.

This quiz makes you know which Japanese clan are you in! but look out it might shock you!

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Illustration about Japanese Family Crests #08 ( illustration). Illustration of black, chinese, grass - 22338098

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