Lower house approves flag-anthem bill

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the House of Representatives vote on a bill July 22 to legally recognize the Hinomaru as Japan's national flag and ''Kimigayo'' as the national anthem. The bill, approved by the house, was immediately sent to the House of Councillors, and is expected to be enacted before the current Diet session ends Aug. 13.

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