Japan’s flag, known as the “Nisshōki” or “Hinomaru,” is a study in minimalist elegance. Featuring a simple red circle on a white background, it represents the sun, which holds significant cultural and historical importance in Japan.
The white background symbolizes purity and honesty, while the red sun embodies vitality and warmth. The flag’s clean and timeless design has a calming beauty that reflects Japan’s reverence for simplicity.
Characterized by whitewashed cubic houses with blue accents, labyrinthine alleys, and picturesque villages, these islands offer an immersive experience into the charm of Cycladic architecture.