Teachers not obliged to sing nat'l anthem at school events

Teachers not obliged to sing nat'l anthem at school events

TOKYO, Japan - Plaintiffs and their supporters rejoice with banners in front of the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 21 after the court ruled that teachers and librarians are not obliged to sing the Kimigayo national anthem at school events despite Tokyo authorities' instruction to do so. (Kyodo)

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