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The flag of Japan, also known as the “Nisshōki” or “Hinomaru,” features a red disc on a white background. The red disc symbolizes the sun and represents brightness, purity, and warmth, while the white background represents honesty, peace, and purity. The flag has been used as a symbol of Japan since at least the Edo period (1603–1868) and became the national flag of Japan following the country’s defeat in World War II and the subsequent adoption of a new constitution on August 15, 1959. The design of the flag is simple and timeless, symbolizing the traditional values and the spirit of the Japanese people.
| Independent | Yes |
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| Country codes | JP, JPN (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Japan |
| Capital city | Tokyo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Population | 126,010,000 (2020) |
| Total area | 377,975 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Fuji on Honshu (3 776 m, 12 388 ft) |
| Lowest point | Hachiro-gata on Honshu (-4 m, -13 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 39,290 (World Bank, 2018) |
| Currency | Japanese yen (¥, JPY) |
| Calling code | +81 |
| Internet TLD | .jp, .みんな |