Fukushima 福島県
Origin
The current emblem and flag were established by prefectural notice No. 1067 of October 23, 1968, based on a design chosen through a public contest held to mark the centennial of the Meiji era. The hiragana ふ (fu), the first syllable of Fukushima, is stylized into a circle, expressing the harmony and unity of the residents and the prefecture's steady advance. According to its designer, Junko Shiina, the form was also inspired by a peach.
Adopted
October 23, 1968
Tags
Related emblems
