Thanks again for continued discussion. I am not 100% sure of the history on the flag. It was found with other items from my grandfathers military effects after my grandmother passed. Assuming it was from him he was stationed in shanghai from 1933 thru 1935 so it would be pre world ii.
Shinpachi,
I have read your previous posts on flag translations with much interest. I have recently come in possession of a Japanese flag that is similar to others posted here. I believe this one is pre-WWII approximately 1935 timeframe. I would be grateful if you could provide translation...