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![[flag of Sendai]](../images/j/jp-04-sn.gif)
image by Eugene Ipavec, 14 February 2006
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The city emblem was adopted on September 5th 1933
by the City Notice No 109 but no flag law. The dark purplish blue flag charged with white
city emblem in the center. The flag proportions are 2:3.
The city emblem is stylized kanji SEN 仙 inspired by the former local lord
the Dates family crest of three stripes in a circle.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 20 October 2009
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 20 October 2009
The Sendai Mayor;s flag was adopted on May 17th 1994 by the City Regulation No 47.
It is a white flag with one black and one red horizontal stripes and office in black. The flag proportions are 73:100.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 20 October 2009
![[flag of Sendai Fire Department]](../images/j/jp-04-sn_fd.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 20 October 2009
The Sendai Fire Dept flag was adopted on May 17th 1994 by City Regulation No 47.
A purple flag charged with the white Fire Dept emblem composed of stylized kanji SEN 仙
Sendai city emblem: a snow crystal, hose pipe and its gun , plume of water and sunrays in the center
with five white horizontal stripes. The flag proportions are 17:25
Nozomi Kariyasu, 20 October 2009
![[Fire Department headquarters flag]](../images/j/jp-04-sn_fdhq.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 20 October 2009
The Sendai Fire Dept Headquarters flag was adopted on May 17th 1994 by City Regulation No 47.
The white flag with one black and two red horizontal stripes and its name in black. The flag proportion 73:100.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 20 October 2009
Sendai City has five ku (wards):
![[flag of Osato]](../images/j/jp-04-sab.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 14 November 2009
Population: 281,218 as of Oct 2005, Area: 301km2
The center of Sendai developed as a castle town during the Edo Period. Aoba-ku
is not only considered the heart of Sendai, but also the center of the Tohoku
region. National, Prefectural and Municipal administrative offices, local
finance agencies, businesses, department stores, and various markets are located
in this area, which attracts many people for work and shopping. Aoba-ku is also
known as an academic zone with numerous universities, colleges, and research
institutions. There are also many cultural facilities, such as museums and art
galleries. The western part of the ward has been developed into a large housing
area. In addition, the valleys of the upper Hirose River, the Sakunami Hot
Springs, and Jogi Nyorai are familiar natural resorts.
The ward symbol mark was adopted in Feb 1999 but no flag law.
The white flag charged with the ward symbol mark of green and greenish blue in
the center. The flag proportion 2 : 3.
The mark is a stylized A and the silhouette of the green leaves incorporated
inside. The basic color green stands for the vitality, growth and progress of
the browse and the blue inside for the limpid stream of the Hirosegawa river and
the essence of life, water. As a whole, it represents the future of Aoba ward of
bright hope and with rich nature.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 14 November 2009
![[flag of Osato]](../images/j/jp-04-sth.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 14 November 2009
Population: 222,447 as of oct 2005 Area: 230km2
The name `Taihaku` originates from the Mt. Taihaku, the legendary mountain that
Venus became when she fell. Nagamachi, the center of the western part of the
ward, is the main terminal link for transportation networks and will
continue to develop. In 1999, the Taihaku Cultural Center was opened and the
Nagamachi Sub-Central City readjustment planning has also been proceeding. Akiu
is the source of the Natori River, which runs through the ward. The district
also has surrounding mountains with beautiful natural formations, such as the
Banzi Cliff and the Akiu Water Fall. Folk dancing to pray for a good harvest
during the rice-planting season is a cultural tradition that has been handed
down through the generations. There are many historical sites in Taihaku,
such as the Koriyama Ruins and the Tomizawa Site Museum.
The ward symbol mark was adopted in Jan 2001 but no flag law.
The white flag charged with the ward symbol mark of green and orange in the
center. The flag proportion 2: 3.
The ward mark is a stylized hiragana た TA. The upper part of the green color
stands for the young bud, while the lower part for Mt. Taihaku¡Çs line which
represents rich and vibrant nature. The orange color symbolizes the passion and
the harmony of the ward people.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 14 November 2009
![[flag of Osato]](../images/j/jp-04-swb.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 14 November 2009
Population: 129,942 as of oct 2005 Area: 50km2
In the western part of the Wakabayashi (Renbo, Aramachi, and Kawaramachi), the
historical old streets tell of the town division during the feudal age. The
northern area, around Oroshimachi, is considered the center of commerce in the
Tohoku region. This includes the Wholesale Business Center and the Central
Wholesale Market. The Rokugo and Shichigo areas, located in the southeastern
part of the ward, are largely used for farming and agriculture. The
shoreline area is a beautiful, natural landscape with black pine trees and
untouched sandy beaches.
The ward symbol mark was adopted on Dec 8th 1994 but no flag law.
The white flag charged with the ward symbol mark of green and white in the
center. The flag proportion 2 : 3.
The mark is a stylized W in white curve in the green oval. The oval and the
curve symbolize the development and jumping into the future. The W and a round
point above it make the figure of a person who opens both hands which is an
image of the city where nature and the people coexist and develop.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 14 November 2009
![[flag of Osato]](../images/j/jp-04-smg.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 22 November 2009
Population: 182,678 as of Oct 2005 Area: 62 km2
Since long ago, `Miyagino` has been highly praised and written about in famous
poetry. The ward has changed due to a large developmental project of housing
estates and land adjustment. Transport and warehousing companies have a large
presence in the Hinodemachi, Ogimachi and Nigatake areas because of the easy
accessibility to the highways. These companies, in addition to the large
factories located around Sendai Port, represent the main industries of the city.
The ward symbol mark was adopted on Mar 11th 1994 but no flag law.
The white flag charged with the ward symbol mark of blue and white in the
center. The flag proportion 2: 3.
The mark is a stylized M in Japanese bush clover and yacht form which represents
Miyagino ward is advancing rapidly. The mark color blue symbolizes sea.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 22 November 2009
![[flag of Osato]](../images/j/jp-04-siz.gif)
image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 22 November 2009
Population: 208,813 as of Oct 2005 Area: 145km2
The Nanakita River runs through the center of the ward from Mt. Izumigatake to
the east. During the Edo Period, Izumi prospered as the lodging town located on
the Oshu Highway. On the hills around the town, many temples and historical
sites remain. Old traditions and heritages, such as the Deer Dance from the
Fukuoka area, have been handed down through the generations. Since the 1960's,
Izumi has had a rapidly growing residential area. Through city planning, Izumi
continues to develop as the northern sub-central part of Sendai. Accumulation of
a frontier industry is achived as a position to which new development of the
city industry is led, and the northern part area also aims at accumulation of a
research-and development function or a new industry creation support function.
The ward symbol mark was adopted in Feb 2007 but no flag law.
The white flag charged with the green ward symbol mark in the center. The flag
proportion 2 : 3.
The mark is a stylized kanji 泉 IZUMI. The arrow in upper part indicates
the ward is located in the north of Sendai City and the antenna tower represents
the proposal of making town from the spring. The green color stands for the
nature of Izumi-ku.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 22 November 2009
