Japan Flag

Honor the Land of the Rising Sun with this Japanese national flag! These Japan flags are made in America from high-quality nylon that is designed for outdoor flying. Our flags are both lightweight and quick-drying, which helps prevent mildew buildup after rain and also allows your flag to fly regally, even in gentle breezes. The iconic red sun is digitally printed using fade-resistant inks, minimizing UV damage from the sun above and increasing the lifetime of your flag even when flown under direct sunlight.

A strong canvas header with brass grommets keeps your Japanese flag safely and securely attached to any outdoor flagpole. We offer Japan flags in sizes 12” x 18”, 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. The 3’ x 5’ flag is our bestseller and a great fit for our 6’ house-mounted flagpole.

Japan Flag Highlights:

• Proudly manufactured in the USA
• Authentic 1868 design
• 100% durable nylon
• Sturdy canvas heading
• Rust-resistant brass grommets

Looking for the indoor version? View Japan’s flag adorned with gold fringe and a pole sleeve for formal displays.

Japan Flag Meaning & History

The rising sun has long been a traditional image of Japan. Some of the earliest recordings of Japan as a “Land of the Rising Sun” come from the early 600s. The sun is tied deeply to old Japanese culture and mythos, directly linking the sun and the emperor. History ties the Hinomaru or “Circle of the Sun” flag throughout Japanese history; the earliest claimed Hinomaru flag is from 701, though it’s unknown if it’s the same design as the current Japanese flag.

The oldest still surviving flag of the current Hinomaru design dates from before the 16th century; legends claim it’s as old as the 11th century.

The flag of Japan was originally adopted as a civil ensign flag in 1868. Its coloring was corrected and updated in the second half of the 20th century, and the current red color was standardized in 1999.