<P> The national flag of Japan is a white rectangular flag with a crimson - red disc in the center . This flag is officially called Nisshōki ( 日章旗 , `` sun - mark flag '' ) in the Japanese language , but is more commonly known as Hi no maru ( 日の丸 , `` circle of the sun '' ) . The flag embodies Japan 's nickname as the Land of the Rising Sun . </P>
<P> The national flag of Japan is a white rectangular flag with a crimson - red disc in the center . This flag is officially called Nisshōki ( 日章旗 , `` sun - mark flag '' ) in the Japanese language , but is more commonly known as Hi no maru ( 日の丸 , `` circle of the sun '' ) . The flag embodies Japan 's nickname as the Land of the Rising Sun . </P>
white flag with red dot in the middle
white flag with red dot in the middle
flag of Japan
flag of Japan