Symbols: Flag

Japan Flag

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• Description: The Japanese National Flag is called hinomaru, which when translated into English, means “sun circle”. The circle in the middle of the flag represents the sun, and lies against a white background. It has been used as the national flag of Japan since the late nineteenth century.
  For more information, visit: http://web-japan.org/factsheet/en/pdf/e11_flag.pdf

•  Links
  • Description of National Flag and National Anthem
  • Flags of all Countries
  • General Information about Japan
  • National Flag, National Anthem and National Holidays of Japan
  • The World Fact Book (CIA website)

• Lesson Plans
  • Art of Japan – NCTA Ohio
  • Japan/Kirigami Chain People – NCTA Ohio

• Standard Reference
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