Japan's red circle on white, called the Hinomaru, had long served as the country's flag. It flew over schools, ships, and international gatherings, yet it was never officially recognized by law. That ...

Japan has enacted a law banning public desecration of the hinomaru. Critics say its vague wording could curb protest and free ...

The government argues that the law was needed because Japan already criminalised damaging foreign flags but had no equivalent ...