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The Japan flag was officially adopted on January 26, 1870.The national flag of Japan is also known as Nisshoki or Hinomaru in Japanese language, which means "circle of the sun." In English, Japan flag is sometimes called as the "rising sun." The background color in theJapan flag picture is white. On the center of the base of Japan flag there is a large red disc which represents the rising sun. This centered sun symbol of the Japanese flag has been an important part of Japan's flag for thousands of years. The white background of the Japan flag is representative of honesty and purity.

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Official Name: Nihon (or Nippon) koku

Capital: Tokyo

Location: Island nation in the pacific the Japanese archipelago is separated from the Asia mainland by the sea of Japan; It includes the islands of Honshu Hokkaido Kyushu and Shikokuthe kyukyu group Tsushima Bonin Lzu are Volcano Islands are well a numerous smaller islands.

Area: 377, 835 Sq. km.

Official Language: Japanese

National Flag. White with a red disc.

Flag Ratio: 2:3

National Anthem: Kimigayo His Majesty Reign (2001)



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