Hokuto City [Yamanashi prefecture Japan]

北杜市

Last modified: 2026-09-26 by zachary harden
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image by Tomislav Šipek, 25 April 2014

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City flag

The flag of the city of Hokuto is white with mark.
Sources:
http://kaneda-office.com/kaneda_blog/kaneda_2009~.html
http://mukai21.exblog.jp/2972671
http://www.hokuto-kanko.jp/whatsnew/2011/07/
Tomislav Šipek, 25 April 2014

The city emblem and the flag were adopted on Nov 1st 2004 by Notice No1. The white flag has a green and blue two color city emblem above yellow and green shallow curves and blue ground with the city’s kanji and English name in white letters. The city emblem is a stylized kanji 北 Hoku of Hokuto which represents the city image advancing for the future surrounded by abundant nature.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 11 May 2014

Akeno Village / 明野村

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former village of Akeno was green with mark. The village is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Source: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The design is based on the katakana characterア “A”; the circle symbolizes peace, while the protrusions at either end represent the village's development. The village name is written in white kanji characters at the bottom.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 21 September 2026

Hakushu Town / 白州町

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former town of Hakushu was blue with mark. The town is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Source: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The kanji character for “white” (白) has been stylized, with the protrusion at the top representing Mount Kaikomagatake. The town's name is written in white kanji at the bottom.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 22 September 2026

Mukawa Village / 武川村

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former village of Mukawa was red with mark. The village is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Source: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The design combines the katakana character ム “Mu” and the kanji character for “river” (川); the circle symbolizes harmony and unity among the villagers, while the wings represent the village's development. The village name is written in white kanji characters at the bottom.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 23 September 2026

Nagasaka Town / 長坂町

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former town of Nagasaka was purple with mark. The town is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Source: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The kanji character “長坂” has been stylized, and the Takeda diamond crest is used as the outer border. The town name is written in white kanji characters at the bottom.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 23 September 2026

Oizumi Village / 大泉村

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former village of Oizumi was blue with mark. The village is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Source: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The kanji character “大” (great) has been stylized, and the circular shape symbolizes harmony and unity within the village.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 23 September 2026

Sutama Town / 須玉町

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former town of Sutama was red with mark. The town is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Source: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The design is based on the katakana characterス “Su,” with the wings symbolizing the town's development, and the combination of circular and angular shapes representing harmony and cooperation among the townspeople.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 23 September 2026

Takane Town / 高根町

image by Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The flag of the former town of Takane was maroon with mark. The town is now, from 2004, part of the city of Hokuto.
Sources: http://www.gappei-archive.soumu.go.jp/db/19yama/59-hokuto/gappei-kyohoku/tyouin.htm
http://www.city.hokuto.yamanashi.jp/hokuto/shimai_yuko/44549614994.html
Tomislav Šipek, 05 May 2014

The design is based on the katakana character タ “Ta,” symbolizing the town's growth as it soars toward the sky.
Nozomi Kariyasu, 24 September 2026