The logo of 7ILC is designed based on a Japanese Kamon Symbol , NOBORI-FUJI (Ascending Wisteria). Kamon is Japanese Unique system of symbols that indicate family, lineage or clan. You will find more information about Kamon in a well written article in Encyclopedia of Japan.
Other Legume Kamon
Here you have some other Legume Kamon. (By mouse over, you will see the genus name and Kamon name).