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motifs. Many of these flags can be seen in the coastal communities of Japan. The Shiyogama Shrine in the Sendai region issues tairyo-bata to new-born infants, apparently as a humorous reference to the baby being a big catch.
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Literally translated as "big catch flag", each rectangular flag bears an intricate design specific to the company or
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flown by boats to signify a large catch of fish in returning its port. There are several local aliases, including
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Today, they are used as a decorative flags on vessels, for
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