Obuchi visits schools to tout education reform

Obuchi visits schools to tout education reform

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (R) visits Nihombashi Elementary School in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Nov. 22, along with Education Minister Hirofumi Nakasone, to promote education reform. The ministers watched a computer class and a swimming lesson. They also visited Ginza Junior High School in the same ward.

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