Ishikawa (Japan)

石川県

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by Pascal Gross, 5 May 1998

• Description of the flag

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Description of the flag

White stylized Kanji character of Ishikawa on light blue field. Light blue stands for Japan sea, clear air and pure river water. Adopted 1 October 1972.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 6 May 1998

Lighter blue shade with a white device looking like stylized Latin letters Rii. Ratio 31:44.
Željko Heimer - 31 May 1996

From the Prefectural official site: http://www.pref.ishikawa.jp/gaiyou/p1_e.htm#shinboru

Prefectural Flag : Graphic design of the characters for "Ishikawa" on a blue background. The blue background represents the natural elements of the Japan sea, the rich nature and clean water, and clear air that bless Ishikawa.