The national anthem of Japan is called Kimigayo (His Imperial Majesty's Reign). In Japanese, it consists of just five lines and 32 characters, making it the shortest national anthem in the world.

One anthem we are likely to hear again and again is that of the host nation. But what is Japan's national anthem, and what do the words mean? Here's everything you need to know ...

An English parody of Japan's national anthem with the title Kiss Me is spreading on the Internet, the latest protest about forcing teachers to sing the song at school ceremonies.

“Japan’s flag and national anthem is symbolic of the country’s militaristic past and, to many, signify the country’s former allegiance to the emperor,” said Keigo Komamura, law professor ...

OSAKA -- The Suita Municipal Board of Education in Osaka Prefecture conducted a survey in March on all public elementary and junior high schools in th ...

Nothing divides Japan, a country that sees social harmony as a supreme public virtue, more bitterly than its national anthem. Nationalists force the song into Japanese public life, demanding that ...

In Japan, a Korean anthem doesn't go down well The victory of Kyoto International High School, a school to educate the children of Korean expatriates, in the national high school baseball ...

Carlos Sainz was fined €20,000 by the FIA for being late to the Japanese national anthem on the grid prior to Sunday’s race – despite having a stomach issue.

Japanese singer Misia sings Japan's national anthem "Kimi Ga Yo" during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Olympic Stadium, in Tokyo, on July 23, 2021.

TOKYO — Hawkish Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his ruling party kicked off their first full working day of 2013 by singing the national anthem, seen by critics as a symbol of past ...

Emperor Akihito said Thursday that he prefers teachers and students not be forced to sing the 'Kimigayo' national anthem and pay respect to the Hinomaru national at school ceremonies.