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. .


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