Mon

Mon is a term used for Rokugani family crests. They are somewhat like coats of arms in that they are either associated with a particular family, or an individual who has achieved some variety of public recognition. Crests add formality to a kimono. Also it displays the person's affiliation to those around him/her.

Proper Use
The Mon is not just the symbol of the people currently in the clan. It also represents the souls of all the ancestors of the clan, and therefore the mon should never be treated with disrespect. To do so would insult all the ancestors of that house or family. When a samurai wears the mon of his clan he always wears it on his back as a gesture of respect. The family mon can be worn over the left shoulder so his ancestors are closr to his heart, or over the right shoulder so they can guide his sword arm. (Crane p. 22)

Clan Mon
The Clan has it's own mon depicting their respective animals. For example the Crab Clan has a Crab on their mon.

Family Mon
The Family Mon also usually has some connection to the Clan. For example the Matsu family Mon has a Lion's paw holding a katana and the Asako family Mon has a hand holding a flaming feather.

Crab Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Crab.png]] Crab Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Hida.gif]] Hida family Mon
 * [[Image:Hiruma.gif]] Hiruma family Mon
 * [[Image:Hiruma Old.jpg]] Old Hiruma family Mon
 * [[Image:Kaiu.gif]] Kaiu family Mon
 * [[Image:Kuni.gif]] Kuni family Mon
 * [[Image:Falcon.gif]] Toritaka family Mon
 * [[Image:Yasuki Crab.jpg]] Yasuki family Mon

Crane Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Crane.png]] Crane Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Asahina.gif]] Asahina family Mon
 * [[Image:Daidoji.gif]] Daidoji family Mon
 * [[Image:Doji.gif]] Doji family Mon
 * [[Image:Kakita.gif]] Kakita family Mon
 * [[Image:Yasuki Crane.jpg]] Yasuki family Mon

Dragon Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Dragon.gif]] Dragon Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Hitomi.jpg]] Hitomi family Mon
 * [[Image:Hoshi.jpg]] Hoshi family Mon
 * [[Image:Kitsuki.jpg]] Kitsuki family Mon
 * [[Image:Mirumoto mon.jpg]] Mirumoto family Mon
 * [[Image:Tamori.jpg]] Tamori family Mon
 * [[Image:Togashi mon.jpg]] Togashi family Mon

Lion Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Lion.gif]] Lion Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Akodo.gif]] Akodo family Mon
 * [[Image:Ikoma.gif]] Ikoma family Mon
 * [[Image:Kitsu.gif]] Kitsu family Mon
 * [[Image:Matsu.gif]] Matsu family Mon

Mantis Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Mantis.gif]] Mantis Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Centipede.gif]] Moshi family Mon
 * [[Image:Wasp.jpg]] Tsuruchi family Mon

Phoenix Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Phoenix.png]] Phoenix Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Agasha.gif]] Agasha family Mon
 * [[Image:Asako.gif]] Asako family Mon
 * [[Image:Isawa.gif]] Isawa family Mon
 * [[Image:Shiba.gif]] Shiba family Mon

Scorpion Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Scorpion.gif]] Scorpion Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Bayushi mon.jpg]] Bayushi family Mon
 * [[Image:Shosuro.gif]] Shosuro family Mon
 * [[Image:Soshi.gif]] Soshi family Mon
 * [[Image:Yogo.jpg]] Yogo family Mon

Unicorn Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Unicorn.gif]] Unicorn Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Ide.jpg]] Ide family Mon
 * [[Image:Iuchi.jpg]] Iuchi family Mon
 * [[Image:Moto.gif]] Moto family Mon
 * [[Image:Shinjo.gif]] Shinjo family Mon
 * [[Image:Otaku.gif]] Utaku family Mon

Imperial Families Mon

 * [[Image:Imperial.gif]] The Emperor's Mon
 * [[Image:Miya.jpg]] Miya family Mon
 * [[Image:Otomo.jpg]] Otomo family Mon
 * [[Image:Seppun.gif]] Seppun family Mon

Minor Clan Mon

 * [[Image:Bat.gif]] Bat Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Badger.jpg]] Badger Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Boar.jpg]] Boar Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Dragonfly.gif]] Dragonfly Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Fox.gif]] Fox Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Hare.jpg]] Hare Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Monkey.gif]] Monkey Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Snake.jpg]] Snake Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Sparrow.gif]] Sparrow Clan Mon
 * [[Image:Tortoise.gif]] Tortoise Clan Mon

Other Mon

 * [[Image:Yotsu.png]] Yotsu family Mon