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: The motif symbolizes the sun, a central figure in Shinto mythology via the sun goddess Amaterasu .
: After a brief prohibition by Allied authorities following World War II, a modified 16-ray version was re-adopted in 1954 as the ensign for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). 1920x1080 Japan Rising Sun Flag HD Wallpaper">
The flag's formal role in the Japanese military began in the late 19th century: : The motif symbolizes the sun, a central
: The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) uses an 8-ray variant with a gold border. Controversy and Perception : The motif symbolizes the sun
: The motif symbolizes the sun, a central figure in Shinto mythology via the sun goddess Amaterasu .
: After a brief prohibition by Allied authorities following World War II, a modified 16-ray version was re-adopted in 1954 as the ensign for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
The flag's formal role in the Japanese military began in the late 19th century:
: The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) uses an 8-ray variant with a gold border. Controversy and Perception