Akihito, the emperor of Japan: Have the word "research" removed from any Japanese whaling activities.

The association of whaling with any kind of scientific activity is simply not possible for it represents a severe offense to the entire world scientific community.

Please sign online Avaaz petition at
http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Akihito_the_emperor_of_Japan_Have_the_word_scientific_removed_from_any_japanese_whaling_activities/?cLPPQib