This page lists the municipal flags of Tōhoku region, Japan. It is a part of the List of Japanese municipal flags, which is split into regions due to its size.
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Aomori Prefecture
Cities Municipality Flag Emblem Enactment Date Description Aomori Enactment:April 1901Specification:26 July 1972Inheritance:27 April 2005Flag:12 May 2005 A white flag with a green and blue stylized "ao" (青). White represents cleanliness, blue for Mutsu Bay and the moon and green for the stars. The emblem is a representation of the Polaris star and represents the city's location in Aomori Prefecture, the northernmost prefecture of Honshu. Goshogawara 1 July 2005 A yellow flag with a styled "G". The blue crescent (symbolizing the Sea of Japan, Lake Juso, and the Iwaki River), a green arrow (for the Tsugaru Plain) and a red circle (for apples and the sun). The emblem as a whole represent humanity and nature through the spoils of riches of livelihood and mobility. Hachinohe 27 August 1937 A white flag with a red or blue stylized "hachi" (八). Inside sits a red stylized "nohe" (戸) in the form of a crane to represent development. The emblem contains the "Mukaizuru" crest, the crest of the Nanbu clan. They are adopted through a contest. Hirakawa 1 January 2006 A white flag with a forest green, lime green, and red emblem in the form of a stylized hi (ひ). The greens represent nature while the red dot represents the sun. The emblem also evokes images of "abundant nature," "rich harvest (apples)," and "energetic citizens," and is a friendly symbol of the city and its citizens leaping forward into the future. Hirosaki Enactment:14 June 1900Inheritance:15 November 2006 A white flag with a red Buddhist cross. This cross was used by the Tsugaru Domain to represent peace and merit and it is a sign of good fortune and virtue. Kuroishi 1 April 1889 A blue flag with a white emblem. The flag and the emblem is the Kuroishi Domain's flag and alternate crest. The town emblem, which Kuroishi Town used from 1889, has remained in use since the town was incorporated as a city. It is said that as far back as China's Spring and Autumn Period (approximately 2,500 years ago), the futsu (star) was one of the 12 rank symbols used on official uniforms. The Kuroishi Domain's crest incorporated the family crest, the five-leaf peony, and the alternate crest, "futsu" (ふつ). "futsu" was also used on the flag. This pattern was embroidered on the formal uniforms of ancient Chinese officials, and "futsu" was one of the 12 ranks, representing the feudal lord class. The pattern is said to have been directly translated into Japanese characters, and is written as "futsu." It means "a formal uniform pattern with the characters for "self" or "bow" facing back to back." "Futsu" also means "a subject's turning away from evil and turning toward good," and is said to be seen on King Enma's formal uniform. Based on these facts, the most likely theory is that the founder of the domain, Lord Nobuhide, used the "Futsu" design, which features two bows, a symbol of the samurai class, back to back, as the curtain crest, alternate crest, and flag emblem. Misawa Enactment:1916Inheritance:25 November 1958Flag:1 September 1988 A green flag with a gold emblem. The emblem is three "sa" (サ) arranged in a circle, meaning "Misawa." The arrows are decorated with pine needles, a natural resource. It was designed by Kitamura Kaname in 1916. Mutsu Emblem:1 November 1960Flag:19 December 2008 A purple flag with a white emblem. The emblem is a stylized version of the hiragana character "Mutsu" (むつ), symbolizing harmony and rapid development. Towada 14 March 2005 A white flag with a blue and green emblem. The blue part at the top of the emblem is designed to resemble Lake Towada, representing abundant, clean water, while the green part at the bottom represents rich, fresh nature. Tsugaru 11 February 2005 A white flag with an emblem. The emblem is a stylized version of the first letter of Tsugaru City's name, "tsu" (つ), and depicts ripe rice ears and the beautiful waves of the Sea of Japan. The number of ovals representing rice and wave spray refers to the five former towns and villages. It symbolizes the harmonious development of the city in harmony with nature.
Towns and villages