Danitrio Phoenix Bird & Butterflies with Arabesque Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans The phoenix in Japan reflects a positive meaning (like most cultures). In Japan, it is thought that the phoenix is a symbol of the imperial household and also represents power and strength. Butterflies are a symbol of marriage and longevity. The karakusa (Japanese for "arabesque") is commonly used to represent longevity and