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fresh and youthful

Orders of the Sacred Treasure

Switzerland

Sweden

Japan-Switzerland

the four auspicious beasts from Chinese mythology

good omen

Venezuela

striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus)

excellent style (in noh)

Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays

the Land of Verdant Rice Plants

Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays

auspicious sign

auspicious bird (e.g. crane, Chinese phoenix, Vermilion Bird)

auspicious dream

auspicious (good) omen

auspicious clouds

Land of Abundant Reed Plains and Rice Fields

auspicious sign

good omen

fence (around a shrine, imperial palace, sacred area, etc.)

fresh, young ears of rice

Sweden

auspicious beast (in Chinese mythology, e.g. the qilin)