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== Present-day perception == |
== Present-day perception == |
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[[Ki Sung-Yueng]] used this flag for the excuse of the criticism to racial discrimination for Japanese with 'monkey' celebration for South Korea in 2011 AFC Asian Cup semi-final with Japan even though there is no Rising Sun Flag in the stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2932/spl/2011/01/27/2325805/celtic-midfielder-ki-sung-yueng-ignites-racism-row-with/|title=Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng ignites racism row with 'monkey' celebration for South Korea in Asian Cup semi-final with Japan|work=Gole.com|date=27 Jan 2011|accessdate=27 Jan 2011|author=Nick Price}}</ref> After that South Korea is claiming it with advertising as if this flag is associated with [[Japanese militarism]] and [[Ja |
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The flag is considered offensive in countries which were victims of Japanese aggression, specifically in [[China]] and the Koreas,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/apr/19/soccer-teams-use-of-rising-sun-flag-causes-stir/|title=Soccer team’s use of Rising Sun flag causes stir|work=Columbia Daily Tribune|date=April 19, 2012|accessdate=September 18, 2012|author=Janese Silvey}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2012/09/164_119758.html|title=Japanese flag haunts Koreans|work=The Korea Times|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 18, 2012|author=Kim Jong-chan}}</ref> where it is considered to be associated with [[Japanese militarism]] and [[Japanese imperialism|imperialism]]. During the [[2008 Beijing Olympics]], Japanese fans were warned not to fly the flag as it would cause offense and trouble with the Chinese.<ref>{{cite news|last=Okamura|first=Naoto|title=Japan fans warned about rising sun flag|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/08/08/us-olympics-japan-flag-idUST35118820080808|accessdate=5 April 2012|newspaper=Reuters|date=8 August 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|title=Japan fans warned about rising sun flag|url=http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/08/08/japan-fans-warned-about-rising-sun-flag/|accessdate=5 April 2012|newspaper=Japan Probe|date=8 August 2008}}</ref> In Japan itself the flag is sometimes seen at sporting events and protests by extreme [[Uyoku dantai|right-wing groups]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/421041.stm| title=World: Asia-Pacific Reprise for Japan's anthem| publisher=BBC News| date=August 15, 1999}}</ref> The Rising Sun flag also appears on commercial product labels, such as on the cans of one variety of [[Asahi Breweries]] lager beer.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://japanvisitor.blogspot.com/2011/12/asahi-beer-new-design.html| title=Asahi Beer New Design| publisher=Japan Visitor Blog| date=December 12, 2011}}</ref> The design is also incorporated into the flag of the Japanese newspaper [[Asahi Shimbun]] as well as banners called {{nihongo|Tairyō-ki|大漁旗|Good Catch Flag}} flown by fishermen. |
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panese imperialism|imperialism]], for their patriotism. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/apr/19/soccer-teams-use-of-rising-sun-flag-causes-stir/|title=Soccer team’s use of Rising Sun flag causes stir|work=Columbia Daily Tribune|date=April 19, 2012|accessdate=September 18, 2012|author=Janese Silvey}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2012/09/164_119758.html|title=Japanese flag haunts Koreans|work=The Korea Times|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 18, 2012|author=Kim Jong-chan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1579767-korean-zombie-georges-st-pierre-rising-sun-gi-equal-to-wearing-nazi-mark/|title=Korean Zombie: 'Georges St-Pierre 'Rising Sun' Gi Equal to Wearing Nazi Mark'|work=Bleacherreport|date=March 24,2013|accessdate=March 24, 2013|author=Sean Smith}}</ref> |
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In Japan, Rising Sun is the major design from old days. It is appears on commercial product labels, such as on the cans of one variety of [[Asahi Breweries]] lager beer.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://japanvisitor.blogspot.com/2011/12/asahi-beer-new-design.html| title=Asahi Beer New Design| publisher=Japan Visitor Blog| date=December 12, 2011}}</ref> The design is also incorporated into the flag of the Japanese newspaper [[Asahi Shimbun]] as well as banners called {{nihongo|Tairy?-ki|大漁旗|Good Catch Flag}} flown by fishermen. The flag is sometimes seen with the football club's supporters in the stadium wore red, the team color such as [[Urawa Red Diamonds]], and at an official ceremony.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/421041.stm| title=World: Asia-Pacific Reprise for Japan's anthem| publisher=BBC News| date=August 15, 1999}}</ref> |
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==Examples of the Rising Sun flag in use== |
==Examples of the Rising Sun flag in use== |
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Revision as of 02:14, 26 March 2013
Naval ensign, flown by ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy (1889–1945) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. (1954–present) Flag ratio: 2:3
War flag of the Imperial Japanese Army. (1870–1945)
The flag of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.The Rising Sun Flag (旭日旗, Kyokujitsu-ki) is the military flag of Japan.[1] It was used as the war flag of the Imperial Japanese Army and the ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy until the end of World War II. The naval ensign and a modified version of the war flag continue to be in use by the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the design is also incorporated into many commercial products and advertisements. However, as the flag was used by the Japanese in the conquest and occupation of East Asia and during the war in the Pacific, it is seen as offensive in countries where it is considered to be associated with Japanese militarism and imperialism.[2][3]
Design
The design is similar to the flag of Japan in that it has a red circle close to the middle signifying the sun, the difference being the addition of extra sun rays (16 for the ensign) exemplifying the name of Japan as "The Land of the Rising Sun". The Imperial Japanese Army first adopted the Rising Sun Flag in 1870.[4] The Imperial Japanese Army and the Imperial Japanese Navy both had a version of the flag; the naval ensign was off-set, with the red sun closer to the lanyard side, while the army's version (which was part of the regimental colors) was centered. It was adopted in 1889. The flag was used in overseas actions from the Meiji period to World War II. When Japan was defeated in August 1945 and the Imperial Army and Navy were dissolved, the flag fell into disuse. However with the re-establishment of a Self-Defense Force the flag was re-adopted in 1954. The flag with 16 rays is today the ensign of the Maritime Self-Defense Force while the Ground Self-Defense Force uses an 8-ray version.[1]
Present-day perception
Ki Sung-Yueng used this flag for the excuse of the criticism to racial discrimination for Japanese with 'monkey' celebration for South Korea in 2011 AFC Asian Cup semi-final with Japan even though there is no Rising Sun Flag in the stadium.[5] After that South Korea is claiming it with advertising as if this flag is associated with Japanese militarism and [[Ja panese imperialism|imperialism]], for their patriotism. [6][7][8]
In Japan, Rising Sun is the major design from old days. It is appears on commercial product labels, such as on the cans of one variety of Asahi Breweries lager beer.[9] The design is also incorporated into the flag of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun as well as banners called Tairy?-ki (大漁旗, Good Catch Flag) flown by fishermen. The flag is sometimes seen with the football club's supporters in the stadium wore red, the team color such as Urawa Red Diamonds, and at an official ceremony.[10]
Examples of the Rising Sun flag in use
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Satsuma Rebellion: Battle of Shiroyama 1877. (1880 painting) -
Flag of the Asahi Shinbun Company. -
Emperor Hirohito flying the flag in 1902. -
IJA troops in Manchuria, 1931. -
Crew members aboard Shokaku launching the attack on Pearl Harbor with the naval ensign above, 1941.
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JGSDF troops, April 2007. -
JMSDF crew members aboard JDS Kongo (DDG 173) with the naval ensign on top of the ship, October 2007. -
A truck of a Japanese right-wing group near Yasukuni shrine. -
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See also
References
- ^ a b Phil Nelson. "Japanese military flags". Flags Of The World. Flagspot.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Radhika Seth (August 14, 2012). "Courting Controversy: Olympic Uniform resembled rising sun flag!". Japan Daily Press. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "Korean lawmakers adopt resolution calling on Japan not to use rising sun flag". Korea Herald. August 29, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "海軍旗の由来". kwn.ne.jp. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ Nick Price (27 Jan 2011). "Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng ignites racism row with 'monkey' celebration for South Korea in Asian Cup semi-final with Japan". Gole.com. Retrieved 27 Jan 2011.
- ^ Janese Silvey (April 19, 2012). "Soccer team's use of Rising Sun flag causes stir". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ Kim Jong-chan (September 12, 2012). "Japanese flag haunts Koreans". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ Sean Smith (March 24,2013). "Korean Zombie: 'Georges St-Pierre 'Rising Sun' Gi Equal to Wearing Nazi Mark'". Bleacherreport. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Asahi Beer New Design". Japan Visitor Blog. December 12, 2011.
- ^ "World: Asia-Pacific Reprise for Japan's anthem". BBC News. August 15, 1999.
