Patriotism in Japanese schools breeds controversy

REPORT: Singing the pre-World War II national anthem in schools is compulsory since a few years, but some parents and teachers worry about patriotism becoming nationalism. ( N. Tourret)

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[XXISimplicityXXI]

Hmm, Viet Nam was the only country to knock down U.S. Imperialism

[HolyOrderr]

nationalism for Japan! Regards from Europe

[rinwhr]

So basically this is Nazi?

[Entei2000]

Taisho Democracy was destory before world war 2 by top militarist plot

[FlankerVT]

Viva japan. Greetings from NY!

[lewars1912]

The world would be a much more peaceful place without both nationalism and patriotism however most people are all for them and tend to get their knickers in a twist if anyone happens not to think the same way they do.

[BakaDaruku]

@bhensy I have taught in Japanese a public school for 3 years... I know a little bit more than the words. It is a very well written song that can be interpreted in many ways depending on your opinion on the Japanese people and their place in the world. I have seen the very best and very worst of the Japanese and I will tell you this. They are just people same as you and me.

[JBofBrisbane]

Anybody remember the United Kingdom's national anthem?

[MPOEO]

/care same as my oldc ountry holland was crying because the used there war flag in festivals

[FrederEngelh]

@SamHawkens At least someone intelligent that really loves and appreciate his country...you deserve a medal son

[SamuelFriberg]

why worry about this when they say the plege of alligence in america every morning? You have to take stuff in to context.