Ruling bloc agrees on education law revision bill

Ruling bloc agrees on education law revision bill

TOKYO, Japan - Tadamori Oshima, head of a ruling coalition task force, speaks at a press conference on April 12 after the panel agreed on revision of the Fundamental Law on Education. Under the agreement, the task force defines patriotism as ''a mind which respects tradition and culture, loves the nation and homeland that have fostered them and contributes to international peace and development.''

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