Man protests flag-anthem bill passage by burning flag

Man protests flag-anthem bill passage by burning flag

TOKYO, Japan - A man burns the Hinomaru flag on Aug. 9 in front of the Diet building to protest the Diet passage of a bill recognizing the Hinomaru as Japan's national flag and ''Kimigayo'' as the national anthem. The bill was supported by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partners, the Liberal Party and New Komeito party. The law will go into force Aug. 13.

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