THANK YOU @australiafordolphins for this. /Kimberly ____ BREAKING: AFD’s #billboard about the #Taiji #dolphin hunts is finally up and playing to thousands of people every day in Japan. We originally purchased billboard space in Tokyo, but the Japanese government - terrified of exposing the truth - pulled out all the stops to ban it. They did their best to gag us but they didn’t succeed. After a long, drawn out battle, we are very excited to announce that the ad is now playing above a busy intersection in #Osaka – the closest major city to the dolphin-hunting town of Taiji. It’s up there right now, playing to thousands of people every day. With a huge marine park in Osaka just a few short train stops away, this billboard will help ensure the Japanese public understand exactly where aquarium dolphins really come from AND why they shouldn't buy a ticket. This is the first time footage of the dolphin hunts has ever been shown on a billboard in Japan. The documentary #TheCove was largely censored in Japan, so this may be the first time thousands of people are able to see the violent, uncensored truth. It’s a huge step forward, and it’s all thanks to the hundreds of kind, caring people who chipped in to get this never-been-done-before project up and running. THANK YOU! #animalwelfare #animalactivism #taijidolphinhunts #stopthebloodbath #animalrights #endcaptivity #emptythetanks #dolphincruelty
