EXPLAINER: Why Japan 'rising sun' flag provokes Olympic ire

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Some countries say the “rising sun” flag is a reminder of Japan’s wartime atrocities, and is comparable to the Nazi swastika.

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 reminder of Japan’s wartime atrocities, and is comparable to the Nazi swastika.

One is the country's national flag, called “nisshoki,” or “hinomaru,” which has a red disc on a white background. Few have a problem with this. It’s still Japan’s navy flag, used by the Maritime Self-Defense Force and, in a slightly modified version, by the Ground-Self Defense Force since 1954.CONFLICTING VIEWS

China is also highly sensitive to perceived slights from the Japanese government, individuals and companies. However, official outrage over history has diminished somewhat, while China’s political, economic and cultural rivalry with the United States and European democracies has increased in recent years. When it comes to the flag, it’s clearly less sensitive in China than in South Korea.

Ties between Seoul and Tokyo, both U.S. allies, have suffered for years in part because of disputes over history and trade.

 

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It's Korea, right? The Nazi flag and the Rising Sun flag are different. Also, South Korea did not consider it a problem in the 2009 match. It has been making noise since 2011. Do you think war is involved?

You believe the claim from Korea? One of the most plastic and fake country? Ok

What are some of the countries? Please show us the name of the country clearly without misrepresenting it. And it is wrong to equate the Nazi swastika with the rising sun. The Rising Sun flag is not banned worldwide.

One country Korea It is very interesting that Korea is anti-Japan in spite of that many Koreans volunteered for WW2 as Japanese. USA put a president as the first president after WW2 who was anti-Japan and robbed unarmed Japan of the island Takeshima.

Some?South North Korea and Communism China. 2 nations!

Even the enemy nations that actually fought in the war respect the Rising Sun Flag. I think you should refrain from incorrect rumors.

そういう見え透いた嘘は見苦しいだけですよ。

Evil Imperial Japan is back, wants to repeat Japanese invasion and occupation in Asia

This is the reality.

Please specify “ some countries “ . Rather you should say “ one of the East Asian countries “ .

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勉強不足ですね。 もしくは、いくら貰ったんですか?

The SDF participates in various international activities under the Rising Sun flag. Just recently, a joint exercise was held with the Rising Sun flag and the the Korean Navy flag alongside.

Same as the AP article, HYUNG-JIN KIM, and MARI YAMAGUCHI. This report aims to glorify Korea and demonize Japan. The filthy words against Japan written here are reported as if they were facts from the lies of the Koreans.

The uproar over 'Rising Sun Flag' began in 2011 when Ki Sung-yueng lied because of his discriminatory conduct, and today it is simply a hoax used by Jo Gyeong-deok and others to further exaggerate and defame Japan. Hate against Japan, which is an outrageous lie and vicious.

罪のない多くの人々を虐殺、強姦し、 ライダイハン の悲劇を生んだベトナム戦争で用いられた韓国の太極旗にはいちゃもんつけないんですか? 偏向的な報道止めてくださいね。

ヘイトスピーチで通報しました。 日本の国旗を侮辱しないでください。 直ちに記事の削除を願います。

先程、誤っていいねを押してしまったので訂正します。旭日旗は戦犯旗「ではありません」!シンガポールさん、韓国のデマに騙されないでください。

Some countries say You are kidding. Only South Korea, especially anti-Japan hate Korean organization aka VANK loudly say that.

That's one of anti-Japan propaganda S.Korea had never cared about The Rising Sun until 2011 They have implemented anti-Japan policy for decades and the Rising Sun is just their target now It's Japan navy official flag and flied it on the millitary traing with S. Korea this month

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please don't lie.

China is a country that pretends to be a victim that the Wuhan virus originated in the United States and other countries South Korea is its minion Always those countries were liars and good at being victims

But that's a lie.

Some countries ❌ ONLY CRAZY BIG LIAR KOREAN ⭕️

No, this flag is recognized all over the world. 「Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels will display the Self-Defense Ship flag from 8 am to sunset at any port in the world while moored.」 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Please specify that China and Korea say the “rising sun” flag is a reminder of Japan’s wartime atrocities, and is comparable to the Nazi swastika.

No, only South Korean anti-Japanese organizations say that. They are spreading this article to coincide with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games today. South Korea, a country using the Tokyo Olympics for anti-JPN propaganda should be criticized by the international society.

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