Toyotomi Family uses ‘Kiri-mon’. Paulownia, which is “kiri” in Japanese, was believed to be the tree where a Chinese phoenix perches in ancient China myth. Around 800, the Imperial Family …

A discussion of Japanese heraldry—specifically the heraldic designs or mon used for personal and familial identification.

The Government Seal of Japan, one of the country's national seals, is the emblem (mon) of paulownia used by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the executive branch of the …

Godaion refers to the five family crest designs that are especially widely used throughout Japan, and they are fuji (wisteria), kiri (paulownia), takanoha (feathers of hawks), mokko (cross …

Mon (紋), also called monshō (紋章), mondokoro (紋所), and kamon (家紋), are Japanese emblems used to decorate and identify an individual, a family, or (more recently) an institution, …

In Japanese culture, the paulownia crest, known as the “kiri-mon” or “kiri-kamon,” holds significant symbolism. Here are some key aspects: 1. Imperial Association: • The paulownia crest is often …

Kiri-mon (paulownia patterns) is a generic name for Monsho (crests or coats of arms) that are based on paulownia. It is also called Toka-mon. Since it was incused on money such as koban …

Kiri (Paulownia): A deciduous tree, native to eastern Asia. In Japanese myths it is said to have the only branches phoenix will land on. It is very popular in traditional Japanese art, particularly …

Dec 9, 2024 · The plant is called kiri, empress tree, and paulownia in English, kiri in Japanese.

Oct 22, 2024 · Paulownia is a very elegant Japanese pattern. Its pale purple flowers bloom in early summer. Paulownia (Kiri in Japanese) is the symbol of the Japanese government and is …