The Flag of Iwate Prefecture is the official symbol representing the administrative region located in the Tohoku region of Japan. Adopted on February 14, 1948, it consists of a white field divided into three vertical stripes, with the prefecture's emblem centered at the center. The left and right stripes are green while the central one is red, symbolizing mountainous nature and agriculture, as well as the courage and determination of its people. The emblem, known as the "Iwate pine," depicts a pine tree native to Iwate, symbolizing resilience in the face of adversity. The flag serves as an important cultural and historical icon for the people of Iwate Prefecture.