Two Long Island historical memorabilia collectors say they will turn over 41 flags carried by Japanese servicemen in World War II — the only trace of some soldiers whose bodies were never ...

The other has the red circle with 16 expanding beams, it is identified as “kyokujitsuki”, and has many Japanese ... rising sun flag is dear to the Japanese and part of its history.

“Many people don’t even know that Japan once waged war against Germany,” he thought at the time. “Perhaps it is worthwhile to have the flag shown to many people to help pass down the ...