Shiga
Japan, Shiga
Flag
Adopted: 1965
A white flag featuring a stylized red circle representing Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, positioned in the center.
Flag fun fact: The red circle symbolizes Lake Biwa, which covers approximately one-sixth of Shiga Prefecture's total area and is central to its geography and culture.
Colors
whitered
Design elements
circle
Flag family: Japanese prefectural flags
Japan
