'Occupy' protest in Tokyo

'Occupy' protest in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People take to the streets in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2011 to protest against income disparity. Movements inspired by the ''Occupy Wall Street'' protest in New York have spread to other parts of the world.

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