Okada calls for respect for culture amid criticism of dolphin hunting

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TOKYO, Oct. 16 Kyodo -
Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada on Friday called for the need to respect each
country's culture or habits following criticism by environmental conservation
groups and others of dolphin hunting in a western Japanese town.
Dolphin hunting in the town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, has sparked
criticism after the U.S. documentary film ''The Cove,'' which highlighted the
issue, was screened in the United States, Australia and other countries.
Okada told a press conference he has not seen the movie himself, but
nonetheless suggested there were some parts that are not true.
But he also said, ''Various things can be edible depending on each country...I
would like (people) to understand that culture is diverse.''
The Cove is among the films to be shown during the 22nd Tokyo International
Film Festival to start from Saturday.
Okada said he may comment on the film after it has been shown at the film
festival.
==Kyodo