Nisshoki

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Nisshoki, more commonly known as the Hinomaru, is the national flag of Japan featuring a red sun disc centered on a white field.

Aliases (1)

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
instanceOf flag of Japan
national flag
national symbol
adoptedAsNationalFlag 1870
alsoKnownAs Hinomaru
Japanese flag
aspectRatio 2:3
background plain white field
category Flags of Asia
National symbols of Japan
centeredDisc yes
country Japan
culturalSignificance symbol of Japanese identity
symbol of the Japanese nation
currentDesignLegallyEstablished 1999
design red sun disc centered on a white field
discColor red
emblem red circle representing the sun
fieldColor white
flagNameInJapanese 日の丸
日章旗
flagType civil flag
state flag
war flag (maritime)
ISO3166Country JP
legalBasis Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem
shape rectangular flag
symbolizes Japan
rising sun
usedBy Government of Japan
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
usedOn Japanese ships
national holidays in Japan
public buildings in Japan
usedSince Edo period

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem ("Nisshōki")
designatesAsNationalFlag
Kimigayo
isRelatedTo

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