The original meaning has become lost, and there is too much emphasis on commercialism...
Tadamasa Fukiura
Mr. Tadamasa Fukiura is a news and opinion commentator, as well as an expert and author on the subject of national flags and anthems. In addition, he is a consultant on humanitarian activities, both in Japan and worldwide, such as refugee relief operations. An Akita native and graduate of Waseda University, he has served as an advisor to the Organizing Committee for Olympics and Paralympics in Japan.
In the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, elementary and...
