Flag-anthem bill enacted

Flag-anthem bill enacted

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese parliament passes into law Aug. 9 a bill legally recognizing the Hinomaru as Japan's national flag and ''Kimigayo'' as the national anthem. Photo shows members of the House of Councillors voting on the bill, which was approved by 166-71 votes.

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