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Top Page > Introduction of Kokusai Hiroba > National Flag Rental (Contains App.) > Flag Display Etiquette
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Flag Display Etiquette
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In the case of two countries
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The flag of your own country usually take precedence, but nowadays in Japan, it is common for the Japanese flag to be placed on the right side. In other words, if two flags are put up, the foreign flag is put on the left side of the pole or the wall to show respect, as shown in diagrams 1 and 2. When using poles, the pole of the foreign flag is placed on top in a cross-like fashion, as show by diagram 3.
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In the case of three countries
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When putting up three flags, the Japanese flag is placed in the center. The other two flags are placed on either side of the Japanese flag, in alphabetical order from left to right.
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When putting up flags on the wall, due to space restrictions, they may be put up vertically, as shown in diagram 6. In that case, for flags that have a canton, or a small subsection in the corner, such as the United States or Australia, always have the canton placed above-left, as shown in diagram 7.
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In the case of four or more flags
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When placing four or more flags, they are usually put up in alphabetical order, from left to right. However, if there are an odd number of flags, the Japanese flag is placed in the center, with other flags put on either side in alphabetical order,from nearest to Japan, as shown in diagram 9.
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In the case of table top flags
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The placement of the flags is the same as diagrams 1, 2, and 3, but have various methods of placement, as shown below. A represents the guest´s side, and B represents Japan´s side.
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When placing a national flag and an organization´s flag together
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Because a national flag represents a country, try not to put the two flags side by side. If you must, make sure the national flag is bigger, or is placed higher. While these methods are possible indoors, when putting up flags on poles outdoors, the lowered flag may get mistaken as being on half-mast, so it is advised not to place these two flags outdoors.
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Flag at half-mast
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When expressing condolences, a flag is flown at half-mast. While there aren´t specific rules for when to place the flag at half-mast, it is usually flown during a state funeral. Also, when a funeral is held for the head of state in a foreign country, the flags at the Prime Minister´s official residence as well as the foreign ministry´s office are flown at half-mast.
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How to put up a flag
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How to put up a flag
A flag symbolizes a country. When welcoming guests from abroad, putting up a flag of their country expresses respect for the guests. However, if the flag is mishandled, not only does it show disrespect for the guests´ country, but it also may hinder future relations with that country.
When handling flags, make sure to follow international standards.
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Rules for putting up flags
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１）Do not use dirty or damaged flags.
２）Place the flag on the top part of a pole. When using a tripod, make sure the flag does not touch the ground.
３）When placing the Japanese flag with another country´s flag, the two flags must be the same size and placed at the same height.
４）Since a country may have changed its flag due to political reasons, always confirm before putting up the flag.
６）Do not put up two flags on one pole.
９）Put up the highest ranking flag first, and take it down last.
１０）Flags are usually put up from sunrise to sunset.
１１）Flags are not put up outside if raining.
１２）When putting the flag at half-mast on a pole, raise it to the top first, then lower it. When taking it down, also raise it to the top first.
１３）When putting up flags, it is customary to stand straight up, and show respect by taking off one´s hat.
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