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In Japan, young people have been bucking custom by publicly protesting poor economic conditions.
Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2009

Open quoteJapanese feel it's shameful to get involved in protests. Many still look at us suspiciously, like we might be making bombs.Close quote

  • MAKOTO YUASA,
  • an activist in Japan, where young people have been bucking custom by publicly protesting poor economic conditions
Photo: DAI KUROKAWA / EPA | Source: New York Times