Why is the rising sun flag offensive

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Unlike the Nazi swastika, the rising sun symbol enjoys legal guarantees – under Japan’s freedom of speech laws – yet it causes …
The flag was used by the navy during the Second World War, when Japanese soldiers occupied much of Asia, attacking local people. …
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While Japan considers the rising sun flag part of its history, some in Korea, China, the Philippines, and other Asian countries say the flag is associated with Japan's wartime atrocities, and is comparable to the Nazi swastika. The Japanese imperial...
Why is the rising sun flag offensive? Since it was used in Japan’s expansion to Asia, this flag is seen as offensive in China, South Korea, and Indonesia. …
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WebJuly 23, 2021 2:06 AM PT. SEOUL — Japan considers the “rising sun” flag part of its history. But some in the Koreas, China and other Asian countries say the flag is a …
Here's a look at the "rising sun" flag and the long-running unease it has caused in Northeast Asia. Origin. There are two rising sun flags associated with Japan, …
Seoul | Updated: July 23, 2021 11:01 IST. Follow Us. Members from conservative civic organizations burn a Japanese rising sun flag during a rally in front of …
SEOUL, South Korea — Japan considers the “rising sun” flag part of its history. But some in the Koreas, China and other Asian countries say the flag is a …
“I believe the Japanese government is well aware that the Rising Sun flag is viewed by neighboring nations as a symbol of (Japanese) imperialism and militarism,” …
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