But what if a flag is so offensive to some countries it sparks a whole movement to get it banned? That is what's happening with Japan's rising sun flag and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. And the ...

That is why flying the flag at the Tokyo Olympics has caused an uproar demanding it is banned from the Games. Japan actually has two rising sun flags, one of them is the national emblem, ...

The flag includes the rising sun found on the original flag, three six pointed stars representing the state’s three regions, and 21 stripes also representing that state’s agricultural roots.

In agreeing to take down the banners, the South Koreans said they received a promise from the IOC that the displaying of the Japanese “rising sun” flag will be banned at stadiums and other ...

A rising sun, which captures a piece of Illinois' current flag, symbolizes renewal. The flag's colors — blue, green and yellow — symbolize unity, agriculture and a bright future, respectively.