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Tokyo Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Tokyo

History of the flag

The flag of the Tokyo metropolis was adopted in 1989 and symbolizes Tokyo's modernization.

It was designed in an ecological and futuristic spirit : the vibrant green represents a sustainable, forward-looking city.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Represents a stylized version of a ginkgo biloba leaf, Tokyo's emblematic tree.

  • The white background symbolizes purity, peace and transparency of the government.

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