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	Japan
		On June 13, 1870, the Army "National Flag" was gazetted as a 16-ray Rising Sun flag, 4 feet 4 inches by 5 feet, with the centrally-located sun disc one-third the width of the flag.
		On October 27, 1870, The Navy "National Flag" was gazetted as the Hinomaru, 7 feet 8 inches by 11 feet 7 inches, with the centrally-located sun disc three-fifths the width of the flag.
		Also gazetted were the flag of the Emperor and the flag of the Imperial Family, shown on FOTW as the Emperor's Flag, 1870-1879 and Royal Family, 1976 (Family).
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/jp.html (1182 words)

	Japanese Flag - Flag Of Japan
		If you would like to use this flag of Japan or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this map of Japan or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this information for Japan or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
	www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_japan.shtml (234 words)

	Japan Flag, Japanese Flag, Flag of Japan, Picture of Japan Flag, Japan National Flag, National Flag of Japan
		Japanese language, which means "circle of the sun." In English, Japan flag is sometimes called as the "rising sun." The background color of the flag of Japan is white.
		On the center of the base of Japan flag there is a large red disc which represents the rising sun.
		The white background of the Japan flag is representative of honesty and purity.
	www.mapsofworld.com /flags/japan-flag.html (260 words)

	Canada Flag Mart Japan Flag
		The national flag of Japan known as the Hi-no-maru has a crimson disc, symbolizing the sun, in the center of a white field.
		He gave the flag bearing the sun (and lotus) to the Shogun who was then an adversary of the Emperor who himself was seen by his people as a Shinto god.
		The "rising-sun" flag with its 16 rays which was used by the former Japanese navy and presently by the Maritime Self Defense Forces is a military service flag and has never been officially designated as the national flag.
	www.canadaflagmart.com /-strse-24/Japan-Flag/Detail.bok (353 words)

	Flag of Japan : Hinomaru (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Flag Ratio: 2:3The national flag of Japan, known as the Hinomaru (日章旗 or 日の丸の旗 "sun disc") in Japanese, is a base white flag with a large red disc (representing the sun) in the centre.
		The national flag of Japan, known as the Hinomaru (日章旗 or 日の丸の旗 "sun disc") in Japanese, is a base white flag with a large red disc (representing the sun) in the centre.
		Though the sun disc design was officially adopted for use in naval flags in 1870, it was not formally adopted as the national flag until August 13, 1999 by a decree that also confirmed its exact dimensions.
	www.termsdefined.net /hi/hinomaru.html (515 words)

	Flag of Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The national flag of Japan, known as Nisshōki (日章旗 "sun flag") or Hinomaru (日の丸 "sun disc") in Japanese, is a base white flag with a large red disc (representing the rising sun) in the center.
		However, it was not formally adopted as the national flag until August 13, 1999 by the Proclamation No. 127, which also confirmed its dimensions: the flag has a height:width ratio of 2:3, the disc is at the exact centre of the flag, and its diameter is three fifths of the flag's height.
		The carriage flags were a monocolored chrysanthemum, with 16 petals, placed in the center of a monocolored background.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Japan (792 words)

	Japanese Flag -ZoomSchool.com
		The Japanese Flag is a white banner whose center contains a red circle; this circle represents the sun.
		It was officially adopted as the flag of Imperial Japan on January 27, 1870.
		A flline master (printable) of the flag of Japan to color.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /school/japan/flag (172 words)

	Japan Flag
		5x3.5 inches (width x height) Vinyl Sticker Japan Flag, can be applied to Autos, RVs, windows, or anything.
		Chrome valve stem caps (set of 4) Flag of Japan.
		Fifteen plastic flags per pennant, each 8"x11-1/2", span 16æ across a room.
	www.forflags.com /japan-flag.htm (79 words)

	Japan flag to buy Japanese flag.
		Flagsonline.it logo will NOT be present on the real flag of Japan.
		The flag of Japan represents the circle of the red sun in the white field.
		Its origins derive from Amaterasu Omikami, that for the Japanese mithology is the Goddes of the Sun, Hi no Mikami, from whom the same Imperial Japanese Family has its origins.
	www.flagsonline.it /asp/flag.asp/flag_japan/japan.html (180 words)

	National Flag of Japan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		By official proclamation issued in January, 1870, the standard form and size of the flag were fixed in a rectangular proportion of 3 for the length and 2 for the width, with the diameter of the sun three-fifths of the width, placed in the center of the flag.
		The first display of the sun flag as the symbol of the nation was on the occasion of the trip to the United States, in 1860, of the first embassy every sent abroad by the government.
		In a national rite the flag was first used in Yokohama on the occasion of the opening of the first railway in Japan, by Emperor Meiji, on Sept. 17, 1982.
	www.bookmice.net /darkchilde/japan/flag.html (324 words)

	Japan - Flag - Introduction - Background
		During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japan became a regional power that was able to defeat the forces of both China and Russia.
		In 1931-32 Japan occupied Manchuria, and in 1937 it launched a full-scale invasion of China.
		In 2005, Japan began a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
	www.exxun.com /Japan/a_fg.html (493 words)

	About Japan - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		Japan(Japanese: 日本, Nihon or Nippon) is an East Asian country surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, the Philippine Sea, the East China Sea, and the Sea of Okhotsk.
		Japan, a country of islands, extends along the eastern or Pacific coast of Asia.
		Japan is the 18th most densely populated country in the world.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Japan.html (491 words)

	Japan Flag
		Japan's name means "The Land of the Rising Sun" and its rulers have long claimed to be direct descendants of the sun goddess called Amaterasu Omikami.
		The symbol of the red disc (called the Hiinomaru) has existed in Japan for hundreds of years but was not made part of their flag until 1870.
		The white of the flag represents honesty and purity and the red stands for sincerity and passion.
	www.ultimateflags.com /int/japan.html (79 words)

	National Flag & Anthem
		Japan's national flag is the Hinomaru, and its national anthem is "Kimigayo"
		A bill to codify the Hinomaru and "Kimigayo" as the national flag and anthem was submitted to the Diet in June 1999.
		The Law Concerning the National Flag and National Anthem was enacted by the Diet on August 9, 1999.
	www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp /JapanAccess/national.htm (1205 words)

	Japan Flag - World Flags 101 - Japanian Flags
		The flag of Japan consists of a white background with a red circle in the middle.
		Japan's name translates to "The land of the rising sun." The white represents honesty and purity and the red disc is a sun symbol meaning brightness, sincerity and warmth.
		The national flag of Japan is known as the 'Nisshohki' or 'Hinomaru' which means 'sun disc' in Japanese.
	www.worldflags101.com /j/japan-flag.aspx (273 words)

	Japan (Japanese) Flag
		This Japan flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
		Flag Description: White with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center.
	www.njflags.com /japanflag.html (160 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Map of Japan
		During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japan became a regional power that was able to defeat the forces of both China and Russia.
		In 1933 Japan occupied Manchuria and in 1937 it launched a full-scale invasion of China.
		In 2005, Japan began a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
	www.geographyiq.com /countries/ja/Japan_map_flag_geography.htm (360 words)

	Study Japan
		A survey conducted by the Association of International Education, Japan (AIEJ) in 1999 indicated 63.4% of privately-financed international students are on scholarships.
		Whether you've entered Japan with the status of 'pre-college student' or 'college student', you will be allowed to work part-time to supplement your living expenses and broad- en your learning environment.
		Japan is one of those places where you are rewarded on a continual basis with wonderful opportunities that make your experience studying abroad unique.
	www.internationaleducationmedia.com /japan/index.htm (680 words)

	Japan Car Flag (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This decorative silk Japan flag is great for display in your car, home or office.
		Flag is made of silk material and surrounded by the golden fringe.
		Both sides of this flag are imprinted with the same image featuring Coat of Arms on the National Flag background and country name.
	www.flagxs.com /car_flags_0094.html (243 words)

	National Flag and Anthem - Explore Japan - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It came to be used as the national flag in the late nineteenth century.
		The flag depicts the sun as a red disc against a white background.
		The lyrics of Japan's national anthem, "Kimigayo,"trace their roots to a 31-syllable poem, or waka, that was written in the tenth century.
	web-jpn.org /kidsweb/japan/national.html (108 words)

	flagsonline.net Flag of Japan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Japanese national flag is called Hinomaru, which literally means ‘sun circle’ and recalls Japan’s nickname as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.
		Sun symbols have been used in Japan from at least the 12th century, when samurai warriors, called bushi, are recorded using the sun symbol for decoration purposes.
		White represents honesty and purity and the red disc is a sun symbol connoting brightness, sincerity and warmth.
	www.flagsonline.net /japanese.htm (164 words)

	Japan Flag
		These Japanese flags are the made to the highest standards in the USA.
		We stock the Japan flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
		The Japan flag lapel pin is a great way to show your support for your country.
	www.united-states-flag.com /japanflag.html (443 words)

	The Flag of Japan
		This is the fourth lesson in the Japan unit.
		The flag is called Hinomaru which means "circle of the sun." In English, it means "rising sun." The nickname for Japan is "Land of the Rising Sun." The flag has been used for thousands of years, but no one knows who designed it or when it was designed.
		After the flags are completed, have the students completed the attached review sheet of the flag of Japan.
	www.glc.k12.ga.us /BuilderV03/LPTools/LPShared/lpdisplay.asp?LPID=50710 (418 words)

	Japan Ensign Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
		This 2' X 3' flag of Japan Ensign is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Each flag is made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets.
		Japan Ensign Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
	www.njflags.com /jaenflny2x3.html (142 words)

	Flag of Japan Japan Flag { Japanese Flags }
		Polyester flags combine excellent durability with low cost and attractive appearance.
		They are made of coloured polyester material and are a great feature for organizations who fly Japanese Flags on a every day basis.
		We stock the Japan flag in Feet and Inches 5' x 3' or Metres 1.5 x 0.9m We aim to deliver to European destinations within three working days and worldwide within five.
	www.qualityflags.co.uk /japan.htm (361 words)

	Japan Flag on Staff 4x6" Polyester (Site not responding. Last check: )
		FLAGS > Flags on Staff > 4x6" & Smaller
		This 4 x 6 inch Japan Flag is printed on lustrous, silk-like polyester material.
		Mounted on a 10 inch fl plastic staff, this flag offers the highest quality in a mounted flag.
	www.qualityflags.com /ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10200826 (75 words)

	The National Flag (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The vertical-to-horizontal ratio of the flag is set at 2:3; the disc is placed at the exact center; and the diameter of the disc is equal to three-fifths of the vertical measurement.
		During the period of sakoku, or "national seclusion" (1639-1854), trade and other relations with all foreign countries except China, Korea, and Holland were prohibited, but when the Tokugawa shogunate began to trade with other countries (including the United States and Russia) after 1854, Japanese trading ships again began to use a hinomaru flag.
		According to Proclamation No. 57 issued by the Grand Council of State (Dajokan) on January 27, 1870, the Hinomaru was officially made the flag of Japan for use on commercial vessels.
	web-japan.org /factsheet/flag/flag.html (419 words)

	Flags of the World - Japan
		The Japanese call their flag "Hi-no-maru" which means "the sun disc".
		They call their country the "land of the rising sun" and believe their Emperor is a descendant of the Sun Goddess.
		This flag is also available on other products.
	www.anyflag.com /country/japan.php (150 words)

	Japan Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Whether you end up taking photos of a reproduction Eiffel Tower, surfing an indoor wave, musing in a Zen temple, shacking up in a love hotel or kipping down in a capsule, you'll do best to come with an open mind and be prepared to be surprised.
		When To Go Spring (March to May), with its clear skies and cherry blossoms, is probably the most celebrated Japanese season, but the Golden Week period, which is 29 April to 7 May, is a holiday period for the Japanese and many of the more popular travel destinations tend to be flooded with domestic tourists.
		Check out what other travellers are saying about Japan.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/japan (373 words)

	Japanese Flag
		The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
		A Flag of Japanese, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
		Half Staff or Half Mast - the Japanese flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
	www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /japanese-flag.htm (1279 words)

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