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Old Gods have the Power to offend in Japan
Why did Yoshiro Mori's comment about ancient gods offend so many people in Japan?
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori offended many voters with his reference to ancient Shinto gods. Why did his remarks cause such a stir and how successful will his apology be?
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