The flag of Japan

The flag of Japanese Navy

The flag of Japan shows a red sun (rising sun) in the middle of a white field. It is called "Nisshoki" (日章旗) formally in Japan. But Japanese people usually call it "Hinomaru" (日の丸) which means "circle of the sun".The Japanese navy uses the other flag; the sun has rays.This flag represents the heat of the sun. Its colours are red and white.

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