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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31006588

In Japan public sentiment about what the government should do remains very ambivalent. There have been a number of street protests in support of Mr Goto, with people holding up signs saying "Free Kenji".

But on social media there are also many voices calling on the government not to do a deal, and not to spend tax-payers money to get Mr Goto out.

まあそうだろうな。