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Why is this Japanese flag sparking debate?
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June 23, 2026
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0:53Now PlayingJapan's Rising Sun flag has been spotted during the World Cup, drawing some criticism from neighboring countries. While Japan sees it as a historic symbol, neighbors say it's inseparable from the country's wartime atrocities. CNN's Hanako Montgomery explains why.
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