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The National and Imperial Seal of Japan: the Chrysanthemum is the public symbol of the Emperor of Japan since the twelfth century. The 16-petal symbol is now used in the public businesses of the Japanese government.[1][2] It was codified in Japanese law by Imperial decree in 1926.[3]

日本語: 十六弁八重表菊紋
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References

  1. Griffis, William Elliot (1876) "Sūjin, the Civilizer" in The Mikado's Empire, New York, United States: Harper & Brothers, pp. p. 66 Retrieved on 17 January 2010.
  2. Dalby, Liza (2007) "Paulownia Blooms" in East Wind Melts the Ice: A Memoir Through the Seasons, California, United States: University of California Press, pp. p. 51 Retrieved on 17 January 2010. ISBN: 978-0-520-25053.
  3. 皇室儀制令(1926〔大正15〕年皇室令第7号) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2009-05-01. Retrieved on 2011-01-17.

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current13:50, 24 January 2013Thumbnail for version as of 13:50, 24 January 2013150 × 150 (14 KB)PerhelionBetter version from File: 148 2.png by User: Niga
14:24, 8 March 2006Thumbnail for version as of 14:24, 8 March 2006130 × 130 (4 KB)Misogi
17:31, 26 May 2005Thumbnail for version as of 17:31, 26 May 2005130 × 130 (14 KB)MisogiNational and Imperial Seal of Japan. Imperial Seal of Chrysanthemum. This image was made by Misogi.~~~~~ {{GFDL}}
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