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Support For National AnthemDate Posted: 1999-05-14 Although widely used throughout the world, discussions on granting both symbols an official status have seen heated debate in the Japanese parliament against such a move, particularly by the left, who believe both symbols are a link to the country’s military and imperial past. The poll also showed a disparity over both symbols between the young and the old, with 48 percent of people in their 20s saying they favor ‘Kimigayo’ and 64 percent stating they felt strongly about the Hinomaru. Eighty-percent of those aged in their 60s, however, said they felt strongly about both the anthem and flag. Only 19 percent of respondents said they felt no affection toward the flag, while 30 percent harbored similar feelings about the anthem. |
   
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