More than 200 teachers filed a lawsuit Friday against their employer -- the Tokyo Metropolitan Government -- and the metro board of education over being ordered to stand and sing the national anthem in school.
They claim an order issued last year forcing them to stand and sing "Kimigayo" at school ceremonies is unconstitutional.
The 228 teachers, who work at public high schools and nursing schools for disabled children in Tokyo, filed the lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court.
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