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Japan flag

Country Code

JP, JPN (ISO 3166-1)

Category

Asia

Population

124,620,000

Capital

Tokyo

Area

377,975 km²

Currency

Japanese Yen (¥, JPY)

Calling Code

+81

Official Name

Japan

Subregion

Eastern Asia

Languages

Japanese

Top Level Domain

.jp, .みんな

Driving Side

Drive on the left

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

Mount Fuji (3 776 m, 12 388 ft)

Lowest Point

-4 m, -13 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations

GDP Per Capita

2018

Japan Flag Meaning

The white background symbolizes purity and honesty, and the red circle represents the sun, symbolizing Japan as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.

Japan Flag Colors

#BC002D

Red - symbolizes the sun and vitality

#FFFFFF

White - symbolizes purity and honesty

Flags often confused with Japan

Side-by-side comparisons that explain the differences in layout, color shade and adoption year.

Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the Japan flag?
The Japan flag uses these colors: #BC002D, #FFFFFF.
What is the country code for Japan?
Japan uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code JP.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Which continent is Japan in?
Japan is located in Asia.

Japan Capital

Tokyo - Capital of Japan

Tokyo - Capital of Japan