Flag of Japan

Aspect ratio:

2:3

Vexillological symbol:

Civil flag and official flag ashore, merchant and official flag at sea

Country:

Japan

Capital:

Tokyo

Size:

377.780 km²

Population:

127.333.002

Continent:

Asia

Languages:

Japanese

Currency:

Yen (JPY)

accepted at:

04.08.1854

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White area with a large red dot in the center; the dot represents the sun, without rays.

Meaning

White symbolizes the honesty and purity. The red dot represents the sun disk (Hinomaru). This symbol is thousands of years old. As early as the 14th century, this red disk on a white background was considered a royal emblem in Japan.

Hymn

Composer: 廣森林 (Hiromori Hayashi) Songwriter: unbekannt

Japanese flag color codes

Rot

HEX: #BC002D
RGB: 188, 0, 45
CMYK: 0, 100, 90, 0
RAL: 032
Pantone: 032

Weiß

HEX: #FFFFFF
RGB: 255, 255, 255
CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 0
RAL: 9010

That's what ChatGPT knows about the flag of Japan

This is what an AI says about the Japanese flag

The Japanese national flag is also known as Hinomaru and is a symbol of the Japanese state. It was officially adopted in 1870 as the flag of the Empire of Japan. It is considered a symbol of Japanese national pride and identity, and is a sign of respect and reverence.

This is what an AI knows about the history of the Japanese flag

The first national flag of Japan was introduced in 1870. It consisted of a white rectangle with a red cross in the center. This flag became known as Hinomaru and was the official flag of Japan until 1889. In 1889, the current flag of Japan was introduced. It consists of a white rectangle with a red circle in the center. This flag is known as Nisshoki and has been the official flag of Japan ever since.

This is how an AI describes the Japanese flag

The national flag of Japan is a white circle on a red background. The white circle symbolizes the sun, which is also a symbol of happiness and prosperity. The red background represents the bravery and courage of the Japanese nation. The flag is also known as Hinomaru, which translates to "sun disk".