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Nippon
Description
The symbol in the centre of the "Hi-no-maru" (the Japanese national flag) is the state "Mon" or emblem. It has been the state symbol of Japan for centuries. The flag became the National Flag following the Meiji Restoration in 1868. It never had rays.
Graham Bartram - 09 November 1998
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In 1999, Japan adopted new legislation on the national flag. The legislation set an official natonal flag with 2:3 proportion, and the sun disc at 3/5 of length in the center with BENI-IRO on white field.
A long time dispute was concluded on which flag should be official/legal national flag whether decree no 651 of Oct 3, 1870 (2:3, 3/5, in the center) originally legislated for the Japanese Naval flag or decree no 57 of Jan 27 1870 (7:10, 3/5, 1/100 towards hoist) originally legislated for the Japanese Merchant flag.
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