The flag was a tool of Japanese imperialism in the occupied Southeast Asian areas during the Second World War: people had to use the flag, and schoolchildren sang Kimigayo in morning flag raising ceremonies.
Bendera tersebut adalah sarana imperialisme Jepang di wilayah jajahannya di Asia Tenggara selama Perang Dunia II: rakyat diwajibkan mengibarkan bendera tersebut, dan murid sekolah menyanyikan Kimigayo pada upacara pengibaran bendera di pagi hari.