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Houseflags of Japanese shipping companies (3)

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Itaya Shosen K.K

[Itaya Shosen K.K]
by Phil Nelson

Itaya Shosen K.K. was formed 1903 and still operates as a subsidiary of Mitsui OSK Lines.
Neale Rosanoski, 5 March 2003


Kansai Kisen K.K.

[Hiroumi Kisen K.K.]
by Phil Nelson

Kansai Kisen K.K. formed 1942 and still operating independently.
Neale Rosanoski, 5 March 2003


Kawasaka Kisen K.K.

[Kawasaka Kisen K.K.]
by Al Fisher

Kawasaki Kisen K.K. formed 1919 and part of the Kawasaki Jukogyu K.K. group with the flag being used by group. Some sources between the world wars show a red flag with a white K but the company confirms that it never existed.
Neale Rosanoski, 5 March 2003


Kotani Kisen K.K.

[Kotani Kisen K.K.]
by Phil Nelson

By 1970 Kotani Kisen K.K. appears to have become Osaka Senpaku K.K. and going by their funnel markings the flag was retained although it may now be no longer used as the company is now part of Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.
Neale Rosanoski, 5 March 2003


Kyoei Tanker K.K.

[Kyoei Tanker K.K.]
by Phil Nelson

Kyoei Tanker K.K. incorrectly shows the flag of Kyokuyo Hogei K.K. The flag for this company, which dates from 1949, is white with two narrow horizontal red bands and a thicker vertical red band.
Neale Rosanoski, 5 March 2003