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Learn about the history, design, and symbolism of Japan's national flag, which consists of a white field bearing a central red disk. Find out how the sun goddess Amaterasu founded Japan, how it was …
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The exact origin of the Hinomaru is unknown, but the rising sun has carried symbolic meaning since the early 7th century (the Japanese archipelago is east of the Asian mainland, and is thus where the sun "rises"). In 607, an official correspondence that began with "from the Emperor of the rising sun" was sent to Chinese Emperor Yang of Sui. Japan is often referred to as "the land of the …
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WebThe Japanese flag represents the sun, which has important religious and mythological significance in the country. Local beliefs suggest …
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The flag of Japan and the symbolism of the rising Sun has held symbolic meaning in Japan since the Asuka period (538–710 CE). The Japanese archipelago is east of the Asian mainland, and is thus where the Sun "rises". In 607 CE, an official correspondence that began with "from the Emperor of the rising sun" was sent to Chinese Emperor Yang of Sui. Japan is often referred to as "the land of the rising sun
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WebThe national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red circle at its center. This flag is officially called the Nisshōki , but is more commonly known in Japan as the Hinomaru . It embodies the country's …
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WebDetails. Japan. jpg [ 6.41 kB, 267 x 400] white with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center. Usage. Factbook images and photos — obtained from a …
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The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red circle at its center. This flag is officially called the Nisshōki, but is more commonly known in Japan as the Hinomaru. I…... Read more