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    Flag of Japan

    Flag of Japan
    A white field with a large red disc in the centre.
    Country
    Japan
    Capital
    Tokyo
    Continent
    Asia
    Adopted
    1999
    Colours
    White, Red

    What does the flag of Japan mean?

    Known as 'Nisshōki' (sun-mark flag) or 'Hinomaru' (circle of the sun), the flag represents Japan's nickname as 'The Land of the Rising Sun'. The disc symbolises the sun.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • White

      Purity and honesty.

    • Red

      Brightness, sincerity, and warmth.

    History

    While its use dates back to at least the 14th century, it was officially adopted as the national flag in 1999, with precise specifications for the colours and dimensions.

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