"peace and stability. Other interpretations suggest that the yellow represents the colour of a monk's robe or a rice field during harvest. Flag of Shan State The flag of Shan State was adopted as one of the provisions of the Panglong Agreement signed on 12 February 1947, which served as the most important stepping stone towards the independence of Myanmar. The flag is a horizontal triband of yellow, green and red, with a white circle in the centre. Yellow represents Buddhism, which is practiced by a majority of the Shan people, green represents the rich agricultural land in Shan State,"
"national flag of Japan), with a dot in the center representing Tokyo as the metaphorical center of Japan. As with most other prefectural crests in Japan, its color is not designated. The crest can also be interpreted as a version of the kanji 京 (""kyō"") of 東京 (""Tokyo""), but the metropolitan announcement does not explain as such. The was adopted on October 1, 1964, under the . It features a white Metropolitan Crest on center. The background color is , which was popular in Edo, the name of Tokyo during the Edo period. This shade of purple is one of"
"Flag of Japan The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red disc at its center. This flag is officially called , but is more commonly known in Japan as . It embodies the country's sobriquet: Land of the Rising Sun. The ""Nisshōki"" flag is designated as the national flag in the Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem, which was promulgated and became effective on August 13, 1999. Although no earlier legislation had specified a national flag, the sun-disc flag had already become the ""de facto"" national flag of Japan. Two proclamations issued in"
"was meant to symbolize history of Taiwan: the red circle to represent Japan, the blue to represent the KMT, and green to represent the DPP. It was unique, as other flag proposals avoid the color blue altogether. While there have been some debates about replacing the ROC flag, the likelihood of doing so is not high given that it requires a constitutional amendment, which needs wide bipartisan support and a referendum under the conditions of the article 12 of the Additional Articles of the Constitution of the Republic of China: Amendment of the Constitution shall be initiated upon the proposal"
"red color that it is a ""deep"" shade. Issued by the Japan Defense Agency (now the Ministry of Defense) in 1973 (Showa 48), specifications list the red color of the flag as 5R 4/12 and the white as N9 in the Munsell color chart. The document was changed on March 21, 2008 (Heisei 20) to match the flag's construction with current legislation and updated the Munsell colors. The document lists acrylic fiber and nylon as fibers that could be used in construction of flags used by the military. For acrylic, the red color is 5.7R 3.7/15.5 and white is N9.4;"
"blue-green color of the sphere represents safety. Japan Transport Safety Board The is Japan's authority for establishing transportation safety. It is a division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). It is housed in the in Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The agency formed on October 1, 2008 as a merger between the Japan Marine Accident Inquiry Agency (JMAIA) and the Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission (ARAIC). In March 2012, the JTSB adopted a logo. The sphere represents the desire to carry out investigations of accidents and to maintain independence and fairness. The lines around the sphere"
"after the Rwandan Genocide because of red's association with blood. The flags of Japan and Bangladesh both have a red circle in the middle of different colored backgrounds. The flag of the Philippines has a red trapezoid on the bottom signifying blood, courage, and valor (also, if the flag is inverted so that the red trapezoid is on top and the blue at the bottom, it indicates a state of war). The flag of Singapore has a red rectangle on the top. The field of the flag of Portugal is green and red. The Ottoman Empire adopted several different red"
"the traditional colors of Japan. The was adopted on June 1, 1989, under the . The design was selected by the from 20 candidates. The winning design was created by , a professional graphic designer. The vivid green symbol consists of three arcs combined to resemble a leaf of the ginkgo, the metropolitan tree, and represents ""T"" for Tokyo. The was adopted on September 30, 1989, under the . It features a vivid green Metropolitan Symbol in its center. The background color is white. Both emblems and their corresponding flags are the official insignias of Tokyo. The Metropolitan Crest and"
"Japanese Army and the Imperial Japanese Navy. The ensign, known in Japanese as the , was first adopted as the war flag on May 15, 1870, and was used until the end of World War II in 1945. It was re-adopted on June 30, 1954, and is now used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) use a variation of the Rising Sun Flag with red, white and gold colors. The Rising Sun Flag has been used as a traditional national symbol of Japan since at least the Edo"
"create their country. The island nation of Palau uses a flag of similar design, but the color scheme is completely different. While the Government of Palau does not cite the Japanese flag as an influence on their national flag, Japan did administer Palau from 1914 until 1944. The flag of Palau is an off-centered golden-yellow full moon on a sky blue background. The moon stands for peace and a young nation while the blue background represents Palau's transition to self-government from 1981 to 1994, when it achieved full independence. The Japanese naval ensign also influenced other flag designs. One such"
"national flag from 1889-1912 is also called the ""Yellow Dragon Flag"" (). In East Asian culture, the Yellow Dragon is the fifth symbol completing the Sixiang (Four Symbols). This deity is the centre of the cosmos and it represents the element earth, the Chinese quintessence, as well as the changing of the seasons. The Yellow Dragon does not appear in Japanese mythology: the fifth element in the Japanese elemental system is the void, so there cannot be an animal representing it. However, some consider the ""Ōryū"" as the Japanese counterpart of the Yellow Dragon since they share some similarities. Yellow"
"dragon featured on the Chinese national flag in 1862-1912, and on the Twelve Symbols national emblem from 1913-1928. In Japan, the Blue-green Dragon is one of the four guardian spirits of cities and is said to protect the city of Kyoto on the east. The west is protected by the White Tiger, the north is protected by the Black Tortoise, the south is protected by the Vermilion Bird, and the center is protected by the Yellow Dragon. In Kyoto there are temples dedicated to each of these guardian spirits. The Azure Dragon is represented in the Kiyomizu Temple in eastern"
"color in Japanese is ""sumire-iro"", which means ""violet color"". The color English violet is displayed at right. The first recorded use of ""English violet"" as a color name in English was in 1928. The color Russian violet is displayed at right. The first recorded use of ""Russian violet"" as a color name in English was in 1926. If the visible spectrum is wrapped to form a color wheel, violet (additive secondary) appears midway between blue and magenta: Shades of violet There are numerous variations of the color violet, a sampling of which are shown below. Although pure spectrum violet is"
"flag of revolt. An issue with the ""Hinomaru"" and national anthem was raised once again when Tokyo hosted the 1964 Summer Olympic Games. Before the Olympic Games, the size of the sun disc of the national flag was changed partly because the sun disc was not considered striking when it was being flown with other national flags. Tadamasa Fukiura, a color specialist, chose to set the sun disc at two thirds of the flag's length. Fukiura also chose the flag colors for the 1964 as well as the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. In 1989, the death of Emperor Hirohito"
"the sun on their fans. A well-known variant of the flag of Japan sun disc design is the sun disc with 16 red rays in a Siemens star formation. The has been used as a traditional national symbol of Japan since the Edo period (1603 CE). It is featured in antique artwork such as ukiyo-e prints through history. Such as the ""Lucky Gods' visit to Enoshima"", ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Yoshiiku in 1869 and ""One Hundred Views of Osaka, Three Great Bridges"", ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunikazu in 1854. The Fujiyama Tea Co. used it as a wooden box label"
"Tokyo Governor Shintarō Ishihara and senior officials for ordering teachers to honor the ""Hinomaru"" and ""Kimigayo"". After earlier opposition, the Japan Teachers Union accepts the use of both the flag and anthem; the smaller All Japan Teachers and Staffs Union still opposes both symbols and their use inside the school system. The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force use Rising Sun Flag with eight red rays extending outward, called . A gold border lies partially around the edge. A well-known variant of the sun disc design is the sun disc with 16 red rays in a"
"Japanese carmine is shown at right. The name of this color in Japanese is ""enji-iro"", which means ""cochineal color"". Crime Scene Investigation Music Sports Television National Flags Carmine (color) Carmine is the general term for some deep red colours that are ""very slightly"" purplish but are generally ""slightly"" closer to red than the colour crimson is. Some rubies are coloured the colour shown below as ""rich carmine"". The deep dark red color shown at right as ""carmine"" is the colour of the raw unprocessed pigment, but lighter, richer, or brighter colours are produced when the raw pigment is processed, some"
"a ribbon in yellow with red stripes near the borders, as a sash on the right shoulder for the 1st class, as a bow on the left shoulder for the other classes. The ""star"" of the order, which is worn only by the first class, has five rays studded with pearls, with floral designs between the rays. The central disc features a ""Ho-o"" or phoenix on a blue background, surrounded by a red ring emblazoned with a laurel wreath. The ""medal"" for the 6th and 7th classes are golden bronze. The face presents the crossed flags of Japan and the"
"each school was symbolised by a five-pointed star. So that no school received more acknowledgment than the others, the star was drawn in such a manner that none of the five branches of the star actually formed a point. Each branch of the star has a curved appearance, reminiscent of the cherry blossom flower (or Sakura), revered in Japan. The red circle in the middle depicts the red sun which is representative of Japan - the land of the rising sun. The red colour of the star symbolises the reference to the ""blood sport"" of fights to the death, and"
"Act on National Flag and Anthem The (abbreviated as ) is a law that formally established Japan's national flag and anthem. Before its ratification on August 13, 1999, there was no official flag or anthem for Japan. The flag, commonly referred to as the , had represented Japan unofficially since 1870; had been used as Japan's ""de facto"" anthem since 1880. After Japan's defeat in World War II, there were suggestions to legislate the ""hinomaru"" and ""Kimigayo"" as the official symbols of Japan. However, a law to establish the ""hinomaru"" and ""Kimigayo"" as official in 1974 failed in the Diet,"
"nylon has 6.2R 4/15.2 for red and N9.2 for white. In a document issued by the Official Development Assistance (ODA), the red color for the ""Hinomaru"" and the ODA logo is listed as DIC 156 and CMYK 0-100-90-0. During deliberations about the ""Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem"", there was a suggestion to either use a shade or use one from the color pool of the Japanese Industrial Standards. Japanese flags produced in Japan often use vermilion dye. When the ""Hinomaru"" was first introduced, the government required citizens to greet the Emperor with the flag. There was some"
"on 10 November 2006 during a constitutional convention. The new flag would have consisted of three equally sized green, yellow, and red horizontal stripes, with a white star in the hoist end of the green stripe. In September 2007 another new design was proposed, this time with a larger white star in the middle and with the stripes in a different order, namely: yellow, green, red. That same order was used in the flag of the State of Burma during the Japanese occupation of Burma, which featured a green peacock in the centre. The proposal was a fusion of the"
"period (1603 CE). It has been used in many ukiyo-e prints through history. For example the ""Lucky Gods' visit to Enoshima"", ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Yoshiiku in 1869 and ""One Hundred Views of Osaka, Three Great Bridges"", ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunikazu in 1854. The Fujiyama Tea Co. used it as a wooden box label of Japanese tea (green tea) for export in the Meiji period / Taisho period (1880s). The design is similar to the flag of Japan, which has a red circle in the center signifying the sun. The difference compared to the flag of Japan is that"
"Symbols of Tokyo To differentiate the two emblems of Tokyo, one is called its ""symbol"" and the other its ""crest"", ""seal"" or ""monshō"". Tokyo also has two official flags, each featuring one of the two emblems. The was adopted on November 2, 1943, under the . It is same as the crest of the former Tokyo City, decided by the city council in December 1889. It is believed to be designed by , an alderman of the city. The crest shows a six-rayed sun (which, as a red-filled circle without rays or a dot, is in the center of the"
"flag design is used by the ""Asahi Shimbun"". At the bottom hoist of the flag, one quarter of the sun is displayed. The kanji character 朝 is displayed on the flag, colored white, covering most of the sun. The rays extend from the sun, occurring in a red and white alternating order, culminating in 13 total stripes. The flag is commonly seen at the National High School Baseball Championship, as the ""Asahi Shimbun"" is a main sponsor of the tournament. The rank flags and ensigns of the Imperial Japanese Navy also based their designs on the naval ensign. Flag of"
"head of state, until the Meiji Restoration over 650 years later. In addition, this war and its aftermath established red and white, the colors of the Taira and Minamoto standards, respectively, as Japan's national colors. Today, these colors can be seen on the flag of Japan, and also in banners and flags in sumo and other traditional activities. The Minamoto were one of the four great clans that dominated Japanese politics during the Heian period (794-1185). They were, however, decimated by the Taira in the Heiji Rebellion of 1160. Minamoto no Yoshitomo had been the head of the clan at"
"Ainu flag The Ainu flag is the flag chosen by the Ainu people to represent the Ainu nation in Northern Japan. The flag was designed by in 1973 when the Ainu began reclaiming their identity as a cultural group in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually in 1997, the Japanese government officially recognized the Ainu as an indigenous and minority people and gave them rights to their language and culture. The flag's ratio is most likely 2:3. The flag consists of the cerulean blue field standing for sky and sea, the white figure standing for snow, and the red arrow flying"
"However, Jawaharlal Nehru explained that the change was more practical in nature, as unlike the flag with the spinning wheel, this design would appear symmetrical. Gandhi was not very pleased by the change, but eventually came around to accepting it. The flag was proposed by Nehru at the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947 as a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions, with the Ashoka wheel in blue in the centre of the white band. Nehru also presented two flags, one in Khadi-silk and the other in Khadi-cotton, to the assembly. The resolution was"
"crest or emblem of the national team was adopted in late 2017 as part of a larger rebranding by the Japan Football Association. The crest features the Yatagarasu, a three-legged crow from Japanese mythology , holding a solid red football. The text ""JFA"" (for the Japan Football Association) is inscribed at the bottom of the crow. A red stripe is also present at the center of the shield behind the crow. The shield has a metallic gold trim and has a thicker black outline. The name of the country represented by the national team ""Japan"" is also inscribed within the"
"beneath Hokkaido's sky. The arrow is red because of the aconite poison used in traditional hunting, a way of life that was banned by the Japanese. Ainu flag The Ainu flag is the flag chosen by the Ainu people to represent the Ainu nation in Northern Japan. The flag was designed by in 1973 when the Ainu began reclaiming their identity as a cultural group in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually in 1997, the Japanese government officially recognized the Ainu as an indigenous and minority people and gave them rights to their language and culture. The flag's ratio is most"
"takes the position of honor and the flag of the guest country flies to its right. Both flags must be at the same height and of equal size. When more than one foreign flag is displayed, Japan's flag is arranged in the alphabetical order prescribed by the United Nations. When the flag becomes unsuitable to use, it is customarily burned in private. The ""Law Regarding the National Flag and Anthem"" does not specify on how the flag should be used, but different prefectures came up with their own regulations to use the ""Hinomaru"" and other prefectural flags. The ""Hinomaru"" flag"
"brightness of the roundel, with the white being reduced to a thin line, or eliminated. In the Asia-Pacific region the red inner circle of roundels was painted white or light blue, so they would not be confused with the ""Hinomaru"" markings on Japanese aircraft (still used by the Japan Self-Defense Forces to this day), much as the United States roundel omitted the red for the same reason. After the Second World War, the RAF roundel design was modified by Commonwealth air forces, with the central red disc replaced with a red maple leaf (Royal Canadian Air Force), red kangaroo (Royal"
"Flag of South Korea The flag of South Korea, also known as the Taegukgi (also spelled as ""Taegeukgi"", literally ""supreme ultimate flag""), has three parts: a white rectangular background, a red and blue Taegeuk, symbolizing balance, in its center, and four black trigrams selected from the original eight, one toward each corner. The flag's background is white, a traditional color in Korean culture. White was common in the daily attire of 19th-century Koreans, and it still appears in contemporary versions of traditional Korean garments, such as the hanbok. The color represents peace and purity. The circle in the middle is"