

He sacred crane of japan (Grus Japonensis) is a spectacular white waterfowl with a blood-red crest and is called a Tancho. legend has it that these birds live for a thousand years and are agents of good fortune and longevity. It was because of these birds that the name "Tancho" was given to a Kohaku That was completely white except for round red "crest" on its head. Japanese people love this Tancho Kohaku because it reminds them of their national flag, a red sun on a white field.
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