POLITICS● ELEVATEDJul 17 · Jul 17, 2026, 7:38 AM
Japan outlaws flag desecration; opponents say it's threat to free speech
Japan Today
Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of its national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Opponents say it's an…
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