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  • Flag of Nishiyama Niigata 1963-2005 (Japan) Shot Glass 1.5oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Flag of Nishiyama Niigata 1963-2005 (Japan) Shot Glass 1.5oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Flag of Nishiyama Niigata 1963-2005 (Japan) Shot Glass 1.5oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Flag of Nishiyama Niigata 1963-2005 (Japan) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Flag of Nishiyama Niigata 1963-2005 (Japan) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Flag of Nishiyama Niigata 1963-2005 (Japan) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design is a flat, two-colour rendering of the municipal flag of Nishiyama, a former town in the Kariwa District of Niigata Prefecture, Japan, built around the town's official emblem.

Visual Elements & Composition

Deep dark blue fills most of the field, with white taking up the remainder. The palette is restrained, and the flat vector style leaves nothing to shade or texture. The emblem, known as a mon, is the clear focus. It is built from a stylised circle, a triangle and a set of parallel lines, arranged with the geometric precision of a formal seal. There is no text or numerals to read, so the eye goes straight to the shapes and their balance.

Meaning & Symbolism

A mon works as a family crest or a community's signature, and this one identified Nishiyama in its daily administrative life. The flag was adopted on December 23, 1963, and it flew until May 1, 2005, when Nishiyama merged into the city of Kashiwazaki. That span of more than four decades gives the design its character: it documents the visual language a rural Niigata community used to represent its independent identity, and it stands as a record of the town's local history.

Made for the Hand, Read at Close Range

A shot glass is small, and it is lifted and held close, so the design is seen from above at the moment it is raised. The emblem is compact and bold enough to read at that short distance. Each piece of this artwork is a reproduction of a historical symbol, and it suits a glass that is picked up, turned and passed around the table. It is a conversation starter for anyone who has a connection to Niigata or an interest in Japanese civic design.

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Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.

These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.

They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.

  • Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
  • Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
  • Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
  • Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
  • Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.

Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.

  1. Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
  2. Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
  3. Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.

Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.

Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.

When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.

One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

1.5 oz
Height (in) 2.40
Top diameter (in) 1.40

Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.