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EXPLAINER: Why Japan's 'rising sun' flag provokes anger at Olympics

EXPLAINER: Why Japan 'rising sun' flag provokes Olympic ire

The Rising Sun Flag was first adopted by the Meiji government in 1870 as the flag for the Imperial Japanese Army. The Imperial Japanese Navy would adopt the Rising Sun as their naval ensign in 1889. This flag was flown by Japan until 1945. For many in

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