Citizen's charter

We, the people of Urasoe, the City of the Tedako (Sun child), with our venerable history and our hopes for the future, establish this charter to help us achieve these hopes.

We will steward the natural environment and make our city green.

We will abide by the rules and make our city comfortable to live in.

We will build a dynamic community by taking joy in our work.

We will value peace and make our city culturally rich.

We will train our minds and bodies to create a happy and healthy community.

 

City emblem

This emblem symbolizes the limitless progress of peace and homeland. The Japanese phonetic characters (katakana) that spell "Urasoe" （ウラソエ） are used as the base for the design. The character that is pronounced "U" expresses the concept of eternal progress. The four characters are placed in a circle that stands for peace and harmony.

 

City flag

The indigo blue background brings to mind the deep blue of the Bingata stencil-dyed fabric, one of Urasoe’s traditional arts, and expresses optimism for eternal progress. The color white in the emblem symbolizes hope for successful and healthy lives for Urasoe’s citizens.

 

Citizen's flower

Allamanda, Golden Trumpet

Native to South America, this flower belongs to the oleander vine family. This flower, also called the “Golden Cup,” blooms a vivid yellow for about half of the year (from April to October).

 

Citizen's plant

Barbados Flower

Along with “Sandanka” (Ixora) and “Deigo” (Indian coral bean), the Barbados flower is one of the Three Flowers of the Ryukyu Islands. Growing to a top height of 2-3 meters, this plant, which is colored with a beautiful mixture of red and yellow, blooms between June and November. In the Okinawan language, this plant is called “Akosa.” It is also a very easy plant to grow and cultivate.

 

Citizen's tree

Elaeoearpus Tree

This tree is called “Tārashi” or “Tārasā” in Okinawan dialect. On the main island of Okinawa, this tree has long been known as a “Kari Tree” or “Special Tree.” Its leaves are evergreen with red coloring on the underside.