All 3 pins show the "shachihoko", a mythical dolphin-like creature that's found on castle rooftops.  They're supposed to protect the castles from fire, but in reality, have attracted more lightning instead....
"Ebisu":  God of fishermen & commerce, 1 of the 7 deities of good fortune
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New Year '98:
Japanese fan
Year of the Tiger '98
Year of the Horse '02 (ME!)
samurai from the warring period
Children's Day '98: every household that has a child would fly a carp flag, signifying the strength & endurance of the growing child when it flies in the current of the wind
guitar pick with Nagoya Castle
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New Year '05:
geisha with
sake cup
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