The flag of Tokyo contains a purple field with a monshu (crest) in the middle.
Symbolism[]
The sun is a stylized Kanji character of Tokyo-Nihon which represents developing capital city Tokyo. Dark purple has been a popular color in Tokyo from old days.
Kana recognition[]
The sun with 6 rays resembles both glyphs for the Kanji name for the city, 東 (to) and 京 (kyo).
Trivia[]
- The sun looks much like a ship wheel with 6 spokes.
 Japanese Prefectures |
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Hokkaidō Region Hokkaido
Tōhoku Region Kantō Region Chūbu Region Kansai Region Chūgoku Region Shikoku Region Kyūshū Region |
