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Civil and State Flag/Ensign: A red disk on a white field. The disk is known as the Hinomaru, a mon representation of the sun. It can be used on land and sea by civilians and government (excluding military).
Ground Self-Defense Force (War Flag): A hinomaru with 7 red rays extending outward. A gold border lies partially around the edge.
Naval Ensign (War Ensign): A hinomaru set towards the hoist, with 16 red rays.
Although the hinomaru has been a symbol and flag of Japan f
![[Japan]](../images/j/jp.gif)
![[Self Defense Forces]](../images/j/jp^gsfcl.gif)
![[Naval Ensign]](../images/j/jp~.gif)