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Locust Hill, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Jaime Lyn Yamanaka, Alexii Janine Yamanaka and France Elyse Yamanaka
November 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 86
Arms of Ronald Michio YamanakaBlazonArgent on a fess Vert between in chief a menorah and in base three tomoes Gules, three maple leaves Or; SymbolismThe green central stripe and balance symbolize Mr. Yamanaka’s position as a Justice of the Peace in Ontario, a green sash being worn over his robe of office. The menorah represents his wife, and the three maple leaves his three daughters. The three swirling drops are the emblem of Okinawa and allude to his heritage. The red and white colours are the colours of the martial arts belt that Mr. Yamanaka possesses. |
CrestBlazonA demi-tiger affronty Gules striped Or holding in its dexter paw a balance Vert and in its sinister paw a trillium flower slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismThe crimson tiger alludes to the elite group of athletes associated since the 1970’s with the Yamanaka Budo Life Centre, Mr. Yamanaka’s school. The balance refers to his position as a Justice of the Peace in Ontario. |
MottoBlazonWISDOM • BENEVOLENCE • COURAGE; SymbolismThese words have been used as a motto since 1970 by Mr. Yamanaka. |
Badge of Ronald Michio YamanakaBlazonOn a pomme a sprig of three maple leaves Or surmounted by a Samurai’s helmet Argent; SymbolismThe green disc with a sprig of three yellow maple leaves alludes to the arms of Ontario and thus refers to his position as a Justice of the Peace. The three leaves allude to “Sansei,” meaning a third-generation Canadian. The Samurai helmet symbolizes his descent from Samurai warriors. |
Differenced Arms for Jaime Lyn Yamanaka, daughter of Ronald Michio YamanakaBlazonThe Arms of Ronald Michio Yamanaka debruised by a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Alexii Janine Yamanaka, daughter of Ronald Michio YamanakaBlazonThe Arms of Ronald Michio Yamanaka with the centre maple leaf replaced by a bass clef Or; SymbolismFor Alexii, the bass clef alludes to the notes that she customarily plays. |
Differenced Arms for France Elyse Yamanaka, daughter of Ronald Michio YamanakaBlazonThe Arms of Ronald Michio Yamanaka with the centre maple leaf replaced by a fleur-de-lis Or; SymbolismFor France, the fleur-de-lis alludes to her name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |