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Japan Flag Information
| Japan Flag Name | Nisshōki or Hinomaru |
|---|---|
| Japan Flag Use | Civil and state flag and ensign |
| Japan Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Japan Flag Adopted | August 13, 1999 (Heisei 11) February 27, 1870 (January 27, Meiji 3 in the Japanese calendar) |
| Japan Flag Design | A red sun-disc centered on a white field |
Japan Flag Design
| Official color (White) | Official color (Red) | Color system | Source | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9 | 5R 4/12 | Munsell | DSP Z 8701C | Showa 48/1973 |
| N/A | 156 | DIC | ODA Symbol Mark Guidelines | Heisei 7/1995 |
| N/A | 0-100-90-0 | CMYK | ODA Symbol Mark Guidelines | Heisei 7/1995 |
| N9.4 (Acrylic) | 5.7R 3.7/15.5 (Acrylic) | Munsell | DSP Z 8701E | Heisei 20/2008 |
| N9.2 (Nylon) | 6.2R 4/15.2 (Nylon) | Munsell | DSP Z 8701E | Heisei 20/2008 |
| N/A | 032 Coated | Pantone | 2008 Summer Olympics Protocol Guide – Flag Manual | 2008 |
Japan Flag Images
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![]() Japan Flag Defence Force |
![]() Japan Flag Naval Ensign |
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