Nobori

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Nobori (幟) is a Japanese banner. They are long, narrow flags, attached to a pole with a cross-rod to hold the fabric straight out and prevent it from furling around the rod; this way, the field is always visible and identifiable.

History of use

The nobori were significant on the battlefields of feudal Japan. The nobori of the time were used to denote units within an army; nobori became much more common in the Sengoku period, in use alongside the earlier hata-jirushi. Though usually used to represent different divisions within an army, nobori were sometimes made identical, so as to produce an impressive and intimidating display of warrior flags.

Today nobori are a common sight outside businesses, restaurants, and

Gallery

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  Nobori of Jinja
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  A curved Nobori used to advertise a

  petrol station
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  AFHC

  conference being held
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  Appealing goods

See also

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• Sashimono – small banners worn on the back of ashigaru foot soldiers and samurai
• daimyōs or commanders
• Umbul-umbul – slightly similar Indonesian vertical banner, common in Java and Bali.

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