Historical Flags
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th century | Flag of the Tokugawa Shogunate | A tricolour flag consisting of three bands; white, black, and white. | |
| 1868–1869 | Flag of the Republic of Ezo | a chrysanthemum (symbol of Imperial rule) and a red star with seven points (symbol of the new Republic) on a sky-blue background | |
| 1869–1875 | Flag of the Ryūkyū Kingdom | ||
| 1875–1879 | Flag of the Ryūkyū Kingdom | Three tomoe represent beauty, humanity and tenderness. White represents purity. | |
| 1905–1910 | Flag of the Resident General of Korea | A blue ensign with the Flag of Japan in the canton | |
| 1945–1952 | Civil and naval ensign during the occupation of Japan | Derived from International maritime signal flag "E" | |
| 1950 (Jan–Mar) | Proposed flag of Okinawa | Called the Okinawan Flag (沖縄旗?) or the Ryukyu Flag (琉球旗?), proposed by the Okinawa Civil Government. The US administration stated they would decide the flag after the foundation of the unified government of the islands. However, the flag was forgotten ever since. Red, white, and blue represent peace, freedom, and enthusiasm, respectively. A star represents hope. | |
| 1952–1967 | Civil ensign during the occupation of Okinawa | Derived from International maritime signal flag "D" |
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