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Ronald Michio Yamanaka
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
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a fess Vert between in chief a menorah and in base three tomoes Gules, three maple leaves Or;
Crest
A 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;
Motto
WISDOM • BENEVOLENCE • COURAGE;
Symbolism
Arms
The 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.
Crest
The 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.
Motto
These words have been used as a motto since 1970 by Mr. Yamanaka.