Kanji for 2012 is "Gold Reflecting the Olympics and astronomical shows

December 12, 2012, Kyoto, Japan - The Kanji character "Kin" which means "Gold" in Japanese wrote on a wooden platform is seen during a kanji of the year for The Kanji character was selected as the one that best reflects the events of the past year such as the annular eclipse, 2012. The Kanji character was selected as the one that best reflects the events of the past year such as the annular eclipse, historical achievements in sports at the London Olympics and the Nobel Prize winning scientist Shinya Yamanaka. The Kanji of the year event is organised by the Japanese Kanji Proficiency Society through a national ballot in Japan. The foundation, based in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, has been selecting one kanji that best denotes the year, based on suggestions from the public, since 1995. AFLO) [1080].