The
Japanese flag is characterized by a red circle against a white background. The official name of the flag is “sun-mark flag” or Nisshoki although many Japanese citizens call it the “sun disc” or Hinomaru. Together with the national anthem, the Nisshoki was chosen to be the official flag of the country on August 13, 1999. Before the law approved the flag and anthem, the sun disc banner has been used traditionally to stand for the Land of the Rising Sun.
In 1870, The Daijo-kan issued two proclamations that led to the official use of the flag today. The Daijo-kan was the functioning government in Japan during the Meiji Era. The proclamations covered the design and use of the flag. Proclamation No. 57 was given by the third Meiji on February 27, 1870 wherein the sun disc flag was selected to be the official national banner of trading ships. Proclamation No. 651 was also issued on October 27, 1870 which ordered the Japanese Navy to also use the Hinomaru flag. When the United States troops occupied Japan during World War II, the use of the sun disc banner became limited, although the laws suppressing its use loosened after some time.
During the first days of Japan, the sun disc design was used on many flags and banners of samurai warriors and daimyos. During the Meiji Restoration, the Rising Sun Standard and Hinomaru of the Japanese Imperial Navy were also frequently used and became the official signs of the growing country of Japan. The
Japanese flag is used in many books, posters and films.
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