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Japanese Red Cross Society

日本赤十字社

image by António Martins-Tuválkin, 11 February 2008

Introduction
Flag
Associated flags
Historical flags
- 1872-1885
- Hakuai Sha 1877-1887

See also:

Introduction

Founded in 1877 by Count Tsunetami Sano, it took its preset name in 1887 and was recognized as such by the International Committee of the Red Cross that same year. (Source)
Zachary Harden, 28 September 2018

Flag

The flag used by the Japanese Red Cross Society is the same as the international movement.
Zachary Harden, 28 September 2018

Associated flags

Volunteer Corps

image by Tomislav Šipek, 27 September 2018

The flag of Japanese Red Cross Society Volunteer Corps is white with logo.
Tomislav Šipek and Zachary Harden, 27 September 2018

Youth Red Cross

image by Zachary Harden, 28 September 2018

The flag of Japanese Youth Red Cross Society is white with their emblem.
Zachary Harden, 28 September 2018

Youth Volunteer Corps

image by Zachary Harden, 28 September 2018

The flag of Japanese Youth Red Cross Society Volunteer Corps is white with logo.
Zachary Harden, 28 September 2018

Historical flags

1872-1885

by Zachary Harden, 30 September 2018

This symbol was adopted by the forerunners of the JRCS as an Army hospital flag. In theory, if Japan did adhere to the Geneva Convention, these flags and other markings can be modified to add one vertical red arm without much effort or expense. Yet, due to confusion with Christianity and other considerations, this was selected by the head of the newly established army medical hospital system. (Source)
Zachary Harden and Nozomi Kariyasu, 30 September 2018

Hakuai Sha 1877-1887

by Zachary Harden, 30 September 2018

The Hakuai Sha (Japan Philanthropy Corporation) was established in 1877 by Tsunetami Sano. Because Japan didn't adhere to International Red Cross in 1877 the flag was used for 10 years until 1887, when Japan joined the International Red Cross.
Jaume Ollé 26 August 2000

The flag used by the Hakuai Sha was a combination of an army hospital flag and the national flag; not only was Japan was not part of the Geneva Convention but also some saw the main Red Cross sign as religious in nature. Also, during the time of conflict, it was hard to introduce new (and possibly confusing) symbols to those seeking aid. It was decided to against using the Red Cross in favor for this flag, which was using an already established emblem. (Source)
Zachary Harden and Nozomi Kariyasu, 30 September 2018