The symbol of the cat-loving prefecture

As a symbol of this prefecture, the design was chosen from submissions made by the public and officially adopted in 1954 (Prefectural Notice No. 222, September 1954).

The design for the paw print was decided in September 1954 (299/nikukyu), a play on words, and the official notification, No. 222, also had a good ring to it, with "nya nya nyaa," leading to its establishment.

The paw print mark is specified as being in white, with a navy blue background.

The white outline represents the beauty and elegance of cats, while the navy blue background represents the color of the sea, as the prefecture where my cats live is an island.