Famed nun, film director speak at WWII anniversary event

Jakucho Setouchi (L), a famed novelist and Buddhist nun, and Yoji Yamada, film director known for directing the "Tora-san" series, speak at a special symposium commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II held in Tokushima on Japan's Shikoku Island, western Japan, on Sept. 3, 2015. Setouchi has protested against a package of national security bills pushed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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