Why US WW2 Fighter Planes Used An Insignia That That Looked Like Japan's Rising Sun

The United States has used several different insignia on its military aircraft throughout its aviation history, and some have ...
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The Real Reason Japan’s National Flag Was Legally Changed in 1999

Japan’s red circle on white, called the Hinomaru, had long served as the country’s flag. It flew over schools, ships, and international gatherings, yet it was never officially recognized by law. That ...

Editorial: Japan edges toward suppressing dissent as flag-desecration law nears

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner Nippon Ishin (the Japan Innovation Party) put ...
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N.Korea joins S.Korean protest over Japan's "Rising Sun" flag

SEOUL, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan should refrain from flying the "Rising Sun" flag on a warship in a fleet review planned in South Korea next week, a North Korean propaganda website said on Friday, ...