Hogen named ambassador to Canada, Naito to Denmark

Hogen named ambassador to Canada, Naito to Denmark

TOKYO, Japan - File photos show (from L to R) Kensaku Hogen, Japan's new ambassador to Canada, Shohei Naito, new ambassador to Denmark, and Hideaki Kobayashi, who replaces Naito as chief of protocol. All three appointments, approved by the cabinet April 20, took effect immediately.

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