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This is a crane, our national bird, made into a crest – an icon of a clan if you will.
In East Asia, cranes represent longevity.
In this example, the crane showcases its vigour as it spreads its wings, symbolizing ascent with its beak pointed upward, and demonstrates its willingness to go beyond by protruding