What do the stars in the Subaru emblem mean?

The stars in the Subaru emblem represent the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the "Seven Sisters." This cluster symbolizes the connection between the company and its origins in Japan, where the name Subaru is derived from the Japanese Word for Pleiades. The emblem features six stars, reflecting the six companies that merged to form Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries. The design represents unity and cooperation in the automotive industry.