Flag of Ibaraki Prefecture Japan - Pint Glass 16oz

The Flag of Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is a rectangular banner symbolizing the historical and cultural significance of this prefecture located in the Kantō region on Honshū Island. Adopted in 1965, it consists of two equal vertical stripes: white on the hoist side and red on the fly side, with a stylized cherry blossom emblem (known as 'Sanktama') centered in the white field. The flag represents the unity between Ibaraki's rural and urban areas, symbolized by the interlaced circles within the cherry blossom flower. The red stripe signifies courage, while the white signifies purity, peace, and honesty, reflecting Ibaraki's traditional values. Additionally, the cherry blossom emblem represents the prefecture's famous cherry blossoms and their transient beauty, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.