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Updated: May 21, 2021, 11:05 PM IST

Clan symbols ‘Kamon’ in Japan reflects history, culture

The term `Kamon’ refers to a crest used in Japan for centuries to indicate one's origins. They take inspiration from a plant or geometric shape. In the Samurai era, `Kamon’ was used to distinguish between friends and enemies during battle. It gradually became a cultural component that preserves the history of Japanese families and expresses their ancient roots.