What is ww2 japanese flag?

The flag used by Japan during World War II was a simple design known as the "Rising Sun Flag," or Kyokujitsu-ki. It featured a red sun with 16 rays extending outwards on a white background. This was a variation of the traditional Japanese flag, which only had 8 rays on the sun.

The Rising Sun Flag was first adopted by the Japanese Navy in 1870, and it became the official national flag in 1875. During World War II, the flag was used as a symbol of Japanese imperialism and militarism, often flown on ships and military aircraft.

The flag was also often associated with atrocities committed by the Japanese military during the war, such as the Rape of Nanking and the use of forced labor and internment camps.

Today, the Rising Sun Flag remains a controversial symbol in Asia, particularly in countries that suffered under Japanese imperialism during World War II. It is still used by the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and some Japanese civilian groups, but is often seen as a symbol of aggression and oppression by others.