Shonan Bellmare is a professional football club based in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan, competing in the J1 League (2023), the top tier of Japanese professional football. This Shonan Bellmare flag (Japanese: 湘南ベルマーレの旗) consists of the team's official logo at the top left and the team wordmark at the bottom, set against a stylized undulating sea background in blue and green tones.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Shonan Bellmare logo is a symbolic representation of balance, maritime identity, and competitive spirit. A soccer ball is positioned at the center of the emblem, serving as the focal point of the design. Above it, a trident inspired by Poseidon symbolizes offensive strength, attacking intent, and dominance in play, reflecting the team's ambition on the field. Below the ball, a shield with wavy patterns represents stability, structure, and defensive resilience, creating a visual balance between attack and defense. The curved green stripes on the sides contain the team name "SHONAN BELLMARE," reinforcing brand identity and recognition. The overall composition draws inspiration from the sea and coastal environment of the Shonan region, emphasizing fluidity, movement, and natural energy. Altogether, the emblem reflects Shonan Bellmare's philosophy of well-rounded football, combining strength, balance, and maritime symbolism.
| Team name: | Shonan Bellmare |
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| Team nicknames: | Bellmare |
| Team abbreviation: | BEL |
| Founded: | 1968 |
| Location: | Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Ground: | Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka |
| Capacity: | 15,380 |
| League: | J1 League |
| Team Colors: | Green and Blue |
| Championships: | 3 |
| Second places: | 1 |
| Seasons in top flight: | 31 |
| Mascot: | - |
