The national flag of Japan (Japanese: 日本の国旗) is a white flag with a red disc in the center. The red disc on a white background represents the sun. The sun is important to the Japanese because of its role in mythology and religion. Also, the red color of the symbolic sun is said to represent a prosperous future for Japan. The color white symbolizes the purity, honesty, and integrity of the Japanese people. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the current version of the flag was adopted on August 13, 1999.
Its emblem consists of a 16-petalled chrysanthemum flower, a symbol of the Japanese Royal Highness, the Emperor, and his family.
Japan is a sovereign island country in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Tokyo, and its population is about 125.7 million (2021). According to its maritime borders, it borders with China, South Korea, North Korea, the Philippines, Russia, and Taiwan.
Capital and largest city: | Tokyo |
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Other major cities: | Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya |
Official language: | Japanese |
Region: | Eastern Asia |
Ethnic groups: | 98.1% Japanese, 0.5% Korean, 0.4% Chinese, 1% Other |
Religions: | 51.8% Folk Shinto/None, 34.9% Buddhism, 4% Shinto sects, 2.3% Christianity, 7% No response |
Nationality name: | Japanese |
Area: | 377,973 km² (145,936 sq mi) |
Population: | 125.7 million (2021) |
Currency: | Yen |
Country codes: | JP, JPN (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .jp |
Calling code: | +81 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇯🇵 |
Keywords: Flag and seal of Japan - Nisshōki - Hinomaru (Japanese: 日本の国旗とシール - 日章旗 - 日の丸), GIF
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