Articles on the flag of Japan — history, design, official protocols of display, and contemporary events involving the national flag.
Japan Flag
日本国 (Nippon-koku / Nihon-koku)
“Hinomaru; Nisshōki”
Also known as Giappone (it); Japon (fr); Japan (de); Japón (es)
ISO 3166: JP (392)
- Adopted
- 13 August 1999
- Proportions
- 2:3
- FIAV usage
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Used as civil and state flag, on land and at sea.
- Official status
- ⊕Officially adopted by national law
- Colors
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#FFFFFF #BC002D - Designer
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- Predecessor
- 1870 Merchant flag (Daijō-kan Proclamation No. 57)
- Regulatory document
- Act on National Flag and Anthem (Law No. 127 of 13 August 1999)
- Design family
- Charge on solid field
- Construction sheet
- https://www.japan.go.jp/japan/flagandanthem/
📚 Regulatory documents
📅 Timeline
Predecessor1870 Merchant flag (Daijō-kan Proclamation No. 57)
Current flagsince 13 August 1999