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Since a small Japanese fishing fleet set sails in the end of July to embark on an their annual "scientific" whale hunt, emotions in the West are running high again. President Clinton and Prime Minister Blair personally called on the Japanese government to cancel those plans. Western hysteria or legitimate Japanese tradition? What are the reasons behind Western sensitivity to that issue and why are Japanese reluctant to turn their back towards a more or less insignificant industry? Join the arena and tell us what you think is behind that cultural clash.
*Japan Whaling Association
*Greenpeace International
*Japan Whaling Association
*Greenpeace International