Flag of Japan - Meaning, History, and Symbolism #1809921 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Japan, officially called the Nisshōki (sun-mark flag) and commonly known as the Hinomaru (circle of the sun), consists of a large red disc centered on a white rectangular background. Adopted in 1870 during the Meiji Restoration, it symbolizes the sun goddess Amaterasu and reflects Japan’s identity as the “Land of the Rising Sun.” Its minimalist design conveys purity, honesty, and national unity.

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