National seals of Japan explained

The national seals of Japan comprise the following emblems used for the purpose of authentication by the Emperor and government of Japan:

• The Government Seal of Japan (also called the Paulownia Seal)
• The Imperial Seal of Japan (also called the Chrysanthemum Seal)
• The Privy Seal of Japan
• The State Seal of Japan (also called the Great Seal of Japan)

See also

• Mon (emblem)
• Flags of Japan
• Imperial Regalia of Japan
• Chrysanthemum Throne
• Japanese honors system

External links

• Emperor Showa signing documents and using the State and Privy Seal of Japan
• Japan Crest free material hakkodaiodo—Detailed commentary on Japanese kamon and a list of images. Free material is eps format.