Get Familiar With Oriental Family Symbolism

By Takamitsu Hairi Family holds a significant place in the culture of Japan even till today. This is one of the reasons why the concept of the Family Crest still survives today. The origins of the concept can however be traced back to the 12th century. In Japan the family symbol goes by the name of Ka-Mon. Ka means family which has its own genealogical trees and Mon stands for emblem or crest.