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Takeshi Out of Step, Even With Mickey Mouse

Japan Zone normally has a lot of time for outspoken comedian-actor-director Kitano "Beat" Takeshi (65), and we certainly wish him well as producers tout his upcoming movie at the Cannes International Film Festival. But his latest controversy, which will likely not get much attention from the mainstream Japanese media, is a disappointment. Kitano was a guest on the TBS current affairs show "Joho 7 Days, Newscaster," commenting on the groundbreaking statement by U.S. President Barack Obama in support of same-sex marriage. After watching footage of gay rights activists celebrating the news, Kitano said, "If you support same-sex marriage, then...
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