Whaling continues in Japan despite worldwide protests

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Despite a global outcry and growing unpopularity, Japan’s whaling industry continues to thrive. Although whale meat sales have declined sharply over the years, most Japanese people continue to believe in their right to the delicacy. Rebecca Rosman reports from Tokyo.

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