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The national flag of Japan is a white rectangular flag with a large red disk in the center. This flag is officially called in Japanese, but is more commonly known as ....

Timeline of Events

1854

8.4.1854

The Hinomaru is established as the official flag to be flown from Japanese ships.

1870

2.27.1870

The current flag of Japan is first adopted as the national flag for Japanese merchant ships.

1999

8.9.1999

The Diet of Japan enacts a law establishing the Hinomaru and Kimi Ga Yo as the official national flag and national anthem.