Symbols of Tokyo

The Japanese city of Tokyo has two official emblems: the monshō ("crest") and the shinboru ("symbol"). The crest is a six-rayed stylized sun with a dot in the center, while the symbol is a stylised Ginkgo biloba leaf.

Tokyo's monshō (left) and shinboru (right)

The city has two official flags, featuring each emblem.

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