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The Rising Sun Flag (Japanese: 旭日 旗, Hepburn: Kyokujitsu-ki) is a Japanese flag that consists of a red disc and sixteen red rays emanating from the disc. [1] Like the Japanese national flag, the Rising Sun Flag symbolizes the Sun. The flag was originally used by feudal warlords in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868 CE). [2]
Both Hinomaru and the Rising Sun Flag (in background) are depicted. The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force use the Rising Sun Flag with eight red rays extending outward, called Hachijō-Kyokujitsuki (八条旭日旗). A gold border is situated partially around the edge. [117]
The sun-disc is perfectly centered and is a brighter shade of red. 27 February 1870 – 12 August 1999: Civil and state flag and ensign of the Empire of Japan, and the Japanese state. Flag ratio: 7:10. Disc is shifted 1% towards the hoist (left). This flag was designated by Proclamation No. 57, 1870.
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A rightwing gaisensha (街宣車) propagandizing with the Rising Sun Flag. Uyoku dantai are well known for their highly visible propaganda vehicles, known as gaisensha (街宣車). These converted vans, trucks and buses are fitted with loudspeakers and prominently marked with the name of the group and propaganda slogans.
Rising Sun Flag. The South Korean government called for a ban of the usage the Rising Sun Flag, due to the flag being considered offensive, as a consequence of its usage by the Imperial Japanese military during World War II, [133] [134] as well as its current use by controversial nationalist groups in Japan, such as Zaitokukai.
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Kyokujitsu-ki (the sun-with rays-flag) was the ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy; it is now employed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships. Naval ensign of the battleship Mikasa. Since the Meiji restoration, the central figure of the state was the Emperor.