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.
Symbols of Japan SymbolImageReferencesFlagFlag of Japan CrestChrysanthemum crest (Chrysanthemum morifolium) National anthemKimigayo君が代Government crest5–7 paulownia (Paulownia) National butterflyGreat purple emperor (Sasakia charonda)National treeCherry blossom (Prunus serrulata)National flower Cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata) and Chrysanthemum morifoliumNational birdGreen pheasant (Phasianus versicolor) Declared national bird by a non-government body in 1947National fishKoi (Cyprinus carpio)National instrumentKotoNational stoneJadeDe facto National mountMount Fuji (Fujisan) De facto National sportSumoFlag of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense ForceRising Sun Flag Flag of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense ForceJapan Self-Defense Forces National personification Yamato-hime, Samurai National founderEmperor Jimmu (神武天皇 Jinmu-tennō) National dishSushi, sashimi, ramenNational liquorSakeRatesToGo: Best National Drinks Part I National fruitJapanese persimmonNational currencyJapanese yen National danceNoh Mai National poetMatsuo Bashō National epicKojiki, Nihon Shoki, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter (Taketori Monogatari), The Tale of the Heike (Heike Monogatari) National coloursPrimary colours: Red and white; Secondary colours: Black, blue (sports), white and spring bud (only used in football) National microorganismAspergillus oryzae
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Japan symbols and flag and national anthem