Japan (1870–1999)

Timeline

This flag is a former version of Japan.

1. 1870

   to 1999
   

   Merchant flag adoptedThis flag

   Japan adopted a white flag with a red sun disc as its merchant ensign; this version had a 7:10 ratio and a disc slightly toward the hoist.

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2. 1999

   Current design officially specified

   Legislation made the flag Japan’s national flag and specified its 2:3 ratio, centered deep-red disc, and disc diameter of three-fifths the flag’s height.

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3. Now
   Current flag