Symbolism

• Butterfly joy, longevity, change, hope
• Cherry Blossoms (or "sakura") the fragility and beauty of life, the love of parents, richness, good luck
• Chrysanthemum (or “kiku”)rejuvenation, longevity  (The Imperial Seal of Japan features a chrysanthemum.)
• Crane  longevity, good fortune   (“bird of happiness”)
• Drum (Taiko) Joy, or with ivy Peace
• Fan good fortune, happiness
• Mountains (Yama) sacred places between heaven and earth
• Peony  good fortune, bravery, honor
• Pine Tree  long life, good luck, virtue
• Plum Blossom (Ume)  longevity, renewal and perseverance
• River or winding stream (Kawa)  continuity of life, the future
• Swallows  loyalty, fertility, good luck
• Water  purity, simplicity of life