Do the Japanese realize how much whale hunting affects their economy? Many people around the world are so disgusted with Japan for killing these peaceful, beautiful creatures that they protest by not buying Japanese products and by refusing to visit Japan on tours. If Japan were to announce a ban on the killing of whales, Japan would see its economy improve. For the past 20 years, while Japan's economy has declined, public awareness of the slaughter of whales has been high. Wake up!
david bruce