Authentic Japanese Family Crests

The Meaning of Kamon

About FARUTA Logo

The FARUTA logo began with a family crest.

In the late 19th century, the designer’s family distributed the famous "ramune", one of Japan’s earliest imported carbonated drinks. The company’s logo carried three stars.

That identity remained as a foundation.

For FARUTA, the stars are distilled into "星", the Japanese character for star.

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So a familiar sign, carried forward. Reconsidered. Given new form. Just like FARUTA KiMONO.

Introducing Japanese Family Crests

Jūroku-yae Omote Kiku / 十六八重表菊

Sixteen-Petal Double Chrysanthemum is the official crest of the Emperor and the Imperial Family of Japan. The design features two layers of sixteen chrysanthemum petals.

Jūroku-hitoe Omote Kiku (Sixteen-Petal Single Chrysanthemum) is used as a national symbol in official contexts, such as on the Japanese passport.

Oda Mokko-mon / 織田木瓜紋

The Oda clan’s gourd-shaped crest is famously associated with Oda Nobunaga, the 16th-century warlord who began unifying Japan and modernized warfare with firearms and innovative tactics.

Go-Shichi-Kiri mon / 五七桐紋

The five-seven leaf paulownia crest, famously associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the 16th-century daimyo who rose from a farmer to become ruler of Japan. Today, it is used by the Government of Japan and appears as the Prime Minister’s emblem.

Mitsuba Aoi mon / 三つ葉葵紋

The three-leaf hollyhock crest is famously associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu, the 17th-century shogun who marked the start of the Edo period.

Agehachou / 揚羽蝶

A motif historically known as the emblem of the Taira clan, one of Japan’s most influential warrior families.

Sasarindou / 笹竜胆 源氏

A motif historically known as the emblem of the Minamoto clan, one of Japan’s most influential warrior families.

Mitsudomoe / 三つ巴

A swirling three-comma crest symbolizing strength, harmony, and protection, representing the flow of water, and traditionally associated with samurai and Shinto shrines.

Takanohane / 鷹の羽

Feathers of a hawk.

Fuji /  藤

Wisteria.

Tachibana / 橘

A small, fragrant citrus, cherished as a symbol.

Kashiwa / 柏

Kashiwa (oak), revered as a sacred tree and symbolizing thriving descendants. as its old leaves fall only after new shoots have grown.

Katabami / 片喰

Katabami, a resilient wild plant symbolizing strong vitality.

Myoga / 茗荷

Myoga is a vegetable eaten as a condiment in summer, even in modern times. Its name is said to originate from “myōga”, meaning the blessing or protection of gods or Buddha.

Tsuta / 蔦

Ivy has a habit of climbing over the ground, walls, or surrounding structures, and its vigorous growth symbolizes prosperity and the flourishing of descendants.

Omodaka / 瀉

It grows naturally in ponds and streams, and its leaves, which resemble the shape of a human face. Because the leaves appear like arrows standing in a row, it is also called “victory grass” and was favored by samurai.

Narabiya / 並び矢

Arrows were tools for battle and hunting, symbolizing bravery and decisiveness.

Kiri Kakuji / 桐角字

The paulownia tree is originally considered a sacred plant, believed to house the phoenix. Kakuji were popular in Edo-period signage and prints for their bold, formal appearance.

Sumitate Yotsume / 隅立て四つ目

The square structure represents strength and order, symbolizing the protection of the home and family.

Hirazui / 平井筒

A well is a tool for drawing water and symbolizes the support of the family’s life and livelihood.

Ryohiki / 引両

The line is said to represent a dragon, a creature long revered as a god of rain.

Ichimoji Mitsuboshi / 一文字三つ星

Represent number one and three stars.

Kikyo / 桔梗

The balloon flower, one of the "Seven Flowers of Autumn," is a Japanese wildflower admired for its fleeting autumn beauty.

Ume / 梅

Plum Blossom.

Sakura / 桜

Cherry Blossom.