Japan harpooned for whaling tradition
China Daily | Updated: 2009-06-23 07:52
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A whaler in Iceland cuts open and inspects the meat of a 35-ton fin whale on Friday. Nations that continue to hunt whale have received criticism from the global community over the practice. AFP |
TOKYO: As the International Whaling Commission started its annual meeting in Portugal yesterday, a group of bars and restaurants near Tokyo have sought to lure patrons with an exotic new spread of whale dishes.
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