The world counts many countries that each fly their respective representing flag or banner from flagpoles and other objects. Japanese flags are fascinating to me! The national Japanese flag for example, displays a large red colored disk or round on a white field. This disk symbolizes the sun and is displayed in the center portion of the flag. Also referred to as the "sun mark" flag by many, others have called the banner the "sun disc."
Referred to as "Nisshoki," but more commonly as the "Hinomaru," this flag of Japan was adopted officially back in 1999, a little more than one decade ago. Interestingly, no earlier official national flag was really in existence before that time. However, back in the 19th century, 2 proclamations issued by the so called "Daij-kan," each had a provision for a new design of the national banner. In 1870, the sun-disk flag was accepted as the national flag for merchant vessels at sea as well as flown from flagpoles by on vessels under rule of the Japanese Navy.
The actual use of the national flag of Japan for display from flag poles and such grew over time as Japan developed into an empire. The Hinomaru would be displayed as a result of various military victories, including following the Russo-Japanese wars. Back in the 1930-s, the Hinomaru was portrayed as being superior in design and form in comparison to other flags of different countries. The national flag became the main national symbol of Japan's military efforts with the country's soldiers till 1940.
Banners of all kinds, including school banners, but especially military banners used in this beautiful country, are based on the so called "Hinomaru," the sun-rayed Japanese Naval Sign included! The Hinomaru has also served as inspiration for other banners and flags flown throughout Japan and other places in the world today!
Banners and flags of all kinds, including flags of different countries, school banners and such are made from high quality materials. Like the United States flag, also commonly referred to as "Old Glory," the Japanese flag is subject to all kinds of protocol. For example, the flag is said to only fly from sunrise to sunset. Schools however, are permitted to fly the flag from a flagpole from opening till closing.
Referred to as "Nisshoki," but more commonly as the "Hinomaru," this flag of Japan was adopted officially back in 1999, a little more than one decade ago. Interestingly, no earlier official national flag was really in existence before that time. However, back in the 19th century, 2 proclamations issued by the so called "Daij-kan," each had a provision for a new design of the national banner. In 1870, the sun-disk flag was accepted as the national flag for merchant vessels at sea as well as flown from flagpoles by on vessels under rule of the Japanese Navy.
The actual use of the national flag of Japan for display from flag poles and such grew over time as Japan developed into an empire. The Hinomaru would be displayed as a result of various military victories, including following the Russo-Japanese wars. Back in the 1930-s, the Hinomaru was portrayed as being superior in design and form in comparison to other flags of different countries. The national flag became the main national symbol of Japan's military efforts with the country's soldiers till 1940.
Banners of all kinds, including school banners, but especially military banners used in this beautiful country, are based on the so called "Hinomaru," the sun-rayed Japanese Naval Sign included! The Hinomaru has also served as inspiration for other banners and flags flown throughout Japan and other places in the world today!
Banners and flags of all kinds, including flags of different countries, school banners and such are made from high quality materials. Like the United States flag, also commonly referred to as "Old Glory," the Japanese flag is subject to all kinds of protocol. For example, the flag is said to only fly from sunrise to sunset. Schools however, are permitted to fly the flag from a flagpole from opening till closing.
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