Rising Sun flag; naval ensign of Japan
A flag with a red disc and radiating red rays, historically used by the Japanese military and still used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Its display can be controversial in some East Asian contexts.
The Rising Sun flag is a flag that was once used by the Japanese military.
The Rising Sun flag is flown on vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
From 旭日 (kyokujitsu, 'rising sun') + 旗 (ki, 'flag'). The design symbolizes the rising sun and has been used in Japan since the Edo period.