Flag of Japan

Flag Japan, Banner 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".

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