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Compulsory Patriotism: Japan's national flag and anthem

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 May 2025

Shimbun Asahi
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Give the ceremonies back to the students.

We do not believe the board's methods will help nurture true affection for the flag and anthem in the minds of youngsters.

For the second year running, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education took disciplinary action against staff members of public schools for not rising during graduation ceremonies when the “Kimigayo” national anthem was sung.

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Asia-Pacific Journal , Volume 3 , Issue 4 , April 2005 , e2
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