Teachers sue education board over compulsory anthem singing

Teachers sue education board over compulsory anthem singing

TOKYO, Japan - Teachers of schools run by the Tokyo metropolitan government walk Jan. 30 to the Tokyo District Court to file a lawsuit against the Tokyo education board, claiming it is unconstitutional to force them to stand and sing the ''Kimigayo'' anthem at school ceremonies.

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