Flag of Japan
East and Southeast Asia · JP · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEast and Southeast Asia
- ISO codeJP
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Japan |
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| Country | Japan |
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| Official Name | Japan |
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| Capital | Tokyo |
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| Continent | Asia |
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| Region | Eastern Asia |
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| ISO Code | JP / JPN |
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| Internet Domain | .jp, .みんな |
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| Calling Code | +81 |
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| Currency | Japanese yen (JPY) |
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| Official Language(s) | Japanese |
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| Demonym | Japanese |
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| Area | 377,930 km² |
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| Population | 126,529,100 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Japan |
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| Current Version Adopted | 13 August 1999 |
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| Design First Used | 27 January 1870 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | White, Crimson |
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| Designer | Traditional; the sun disc dates back centuries |
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| Design Type | White field with a centred red disc |
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| Nickname | Hinomaru, Nisshoki |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Japan |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Crimson | | #BC002D | 188, 0, 45 | 0, 100, 76, 26 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Sun disc | Japan is the Land of the Rising Sun |
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| the disc is exactly centred and three fifths of the height in diameter | |
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| White | Stands for honesty, purity and integrity. |
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| Crimson | Stands for the sun, and the sincerity and warmth of the people. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 27 January 1870 | Adopted as the merchant ensign under the Meiji government |
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| 13 August 1999 | Given full legal status as the national flag, with the disc moved to the exact centre |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | White field with a centred red disc |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the disc is centred and three fifths of the height across |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Act on National Flag and Anthem (1999) |
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How the Flag of Japan Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Japan
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 27 years |
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| Adoption Date | 13 August 1999 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 27 January 1870 |
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| Designer | Traditional; the sun disc dates back centuries |
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| Nickname | Hinomaru, Nisshoki |
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| Dominant Colour | White |
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| Flags It Resembles | Bangladesh and Palau use a comparable offset disc |
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| Notable Feature | White field with a centred red disc |
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