Japan actually has two rising sun flags, one of them is the national emblem, “nisshoki” or “hinomaru” which means the origin of the sun (red circle on a white background) and which causes ...

The name “Japan” in Japanese is Nihon or Nippon, which translates to “origin of the sun.” This is also why Japan’s flag features a red circle symbolising the sun.

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 15: South Koreans hold Japanese rising sun flags during a rally to mark the 74th National Liberation Day in front of Japanese embassy on August 15, 2019 in Seoul ...