2006-11-21 05:38:12 · 5 answers · asked by brhm_camara 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It is a red sun. japan is "the land of the rising sun". It also represents that japan is an island, "circular" (in a Zen way) and complete by itself.
2006-11-21 05:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by LEMME ANSWER THAT! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you say "japan tokyo"? There's a lot more to Japan than Tokyo. Anyway, the "hinomaru" (Japanese flag) refers to the rising sun etc. but also ties in with the sun goddess sending her grandson to become the first emperor of Japan.
2006-11-21 14:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by pamalamb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Tokyo, Japan flag...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Tokyo.svg
The Japanese flag...
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/japan/flag/
Just a couple among THOUSANDS of web sites where you could have easily, quickly found the information on your own...
2006-11-21 13:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The centered sun symbol (called Hinomaru). The white field is symbolic of honesty and purity.
The Sun Rays were added for Naval Vessels.
2006-11-21 13:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the red circle means the land of the rising sun
2006-11-21 13:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by cjude87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋