It is 'kiku' in Japanese, written: 菊
The chrysanthemum on Japanese weapons has always been an insignia for the EMPEROR OF JAPAN and represents the loyalty that Japanese feel to the Emperor.
The chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Japanese emperor.
Kiku- Chrysanthemum
菊 Kiku
It is the chrysanthemum.
The Japanese Coat of Arms is The Imperial Seal of Japan. The symbol is a Chrysanthemum Seal or Chrysanthemum Flower Seal and is used by members of the Japanese Imperial Family.
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Chrysanthemum throne
菊 Kiku
The Chysanthemum is the Japanese national flower.
Each Japanese family has a family crest, which is called kamon. Chrysanthemum is the kamon for the Imperial Family. So, it means a lot for the nationalists as it symbolizes Japan itself.
Kiku means chrysanthemum, or to listen.