Official Mark

 Setagaya’s official logo was adopted in 1956.  It features a stylization of the first character in “Setagaya”(世) in the center of a circle which symbolizes peace.  The design depicts both the cooperation among Setagaya’s residents and the ongoing development of the city.

Setagaya’s Official Symbols

  In 1968 it was decided to designate a bird, flower and tree as the official symbols of Setagaya.  Suggestions were invited from the public, and final selections were made based on the opinions of a panel of experts.

Azure-Winged Magpie (Onaga)

  The azure-winged magpie is a bird common to eastern Iberia, China and Japan, where it is found in large number especially in the Kanto Plain.  It features a grayish-blue coloring over its entire body and is distinguished by its black head and long tail of pale blue.

Fringed Orchid (Sagiso)

  A perennial belonging to the orchid family, this exquisite flower takes its Japanese name (literally, “heron grass”) from its three-centimeter-long white flowers which resemble a white heron spreading its wings.

Zelkova Tree (Keyaki)

  This straight, thick-trunked tree can be found at historic sites around Setagaya.  In April and May, it simultaneously develops new leaves and small flowers of pale yellow-green.