Japan

national flag

Japan
2:3
  • eng Hinomaru nickname

Flag Dates

  • slightly modified August 13, 1999

Vexilliger Type

  • sovereign state in Eastern Asia

Names

  • eng Japan official name
  • jpn 日本 official name

Shape

2:3
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • plain
  • charge presence charged
  • number of charges one charge

Colors

  • R
    base red
  • W
    white

Elements

  • sun without rays (circle)
    heraldic: posture rising sun
  • main field