The Imperial Seal of Japan, also called the Chrysanthemum Seal (菊紋, kikumon?) or Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (菊花紋, 菊花紋章, kikukamon, kikukamonshō?), is a mon or crest used by members of the Japanese Imperial family.
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