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Unique Historical Flags of Japan

The national Japanese flag 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." The world counts many countries that each fly their respective representing flag or banner from flagpoles and other objects. 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."

Like other historical flags of different countries, the Japan flag is said to have a variety of meanings to people. To some inhabitants, the flag is said to represent the country or nation of Japan. Even though it is considered the national flag, it is widely flown from flag poles and other objects because the flag also represents extreme nationalism. Discussion, debate, protests and law-suits have resulted as it has been used for different occasions.

The actual use of the national flag 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.

Interestingly, the Hinomaru was only allowed to be flown with permission from the SCAPJ during U.S. occupation, as a result of World War 2. Some even claimed that the flag was banner from being attached to flag poles, and displayed from other such objects. This claim is controversial however as other claim that severe restrictions were in force alone.

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!

Since WW2, the Japan has been criticized because of the country's military past. The same applies to the national anthem of the country. During re-establishment, Japan used the flag as a political weapon, especially abroad. The Japanese flag remains one of the more controversial historical flags in the world today!

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