延岡市　Nobeoka-City

The outer part of the logo symbolizes the Japanese hiragana (rounded Japanese phonetic lettering) character "no" 「の」, and the inner part symbolises the hiragana character "be" 「べ」. The logo as a whole symbolizes the Chinese character "oka" 「岡」. Put together, these three parts represent "No - be - oka".

(The coat of arms was decided upon on March 28, 1934).

Colour: Base colour = Purple

Standard colours: Hue 21, Brightness 11, Chroma 4 (21-11-4)

Mark: White

(Notice No. 74, given by Nobeoka City on July 20, 1979).

The family crest of the Naito Family, who were the feudal lords of Nobeoka, was a "weeping wisteria". Thus, this flowering plant has a long and distinguished history in NobeokaCity.

In NobeokaCity this tree is also called by another name, "Imogusu". It grows naturally on many of the hills and mountains around the city. It is an evergreen tree, sprouting countless red fruit in winter.

This is a flower which has a tropical feel and a colour full of vitality.