The International Olympic Committee still hasn't decided whether it'll allow Japanese fans to fly the so-called Rising Sun flag at next year's Games in Tokyo.<br />It's a symbol of imperialism deeply offensive to people throughout Asia.<br />The IOC was asked about the issue Thursday by Japanese broadcaster NHK, and said it will decide what to at the Games on a case-by-case basis.<br />The IOC had received a letter a day earlier from South Korea asking that the flag be banned.<br />It reportedly did say, though, that the Olympic stadiums should be free of political statements.<br />South Korea compares the flag to Nazi Germany's swastika, but the Tokyo Organizing Committee says there is no reason to ban it.<br />
