In 1999, during the deliberations of the Act on National Flag and Anthem, the official definition of Kimi or Kimi-ga-yo was questioned repeatedly.
Pada tahun 1999, selama pembahasan Undang-Undang Mengenai Bendera Nasional dan Lagu Kebangsaan, definisi resmi Kimi atau Kimi-ga-yo berulangkali dipertanyakan.