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Japanese Apricot

The Japanese apricot is used in various family emblems, ranging from realistic to pictorial representations. They can be found in famous emblems used in temples across Kyoto, Tokyo and Fukuoka.

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The origins of this emblem is unclear. It is said that the emblem represents the arm protector used by archers, or alternatively it is derived from a magatama which was used as a divine symbol.

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