 Japan's Cabinet has approved a bill that will encourage teachers to instil patriotism and respect for tradition in their students. The bill, which will now be submitted to parliament, would change the country's education law for the first time since its enactment in 1947. Opponents fear the changes could engender dangerous nationalism. Meanwhile, a number of ruling party MPs have visited a controversial war shrine despite Chinese and Korean protests. The education bill is likely to further inflame tensions between Japan and its neighbours, who believe the leadership of their wartime enemy is shifting to the right. The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Chris Hogg says the bill has already sparked fierce debate within Japan. ...
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