Japan's 166th regular Diet session opens

Japan's 166th regular Diet session opens

TOKYO, Japan - House of Councillors President Chikage Ogi, House of Representatives Vice Speaker Takahiro Yokomichi and House of Councillors Vice President Giichi Tsunoda (from L to R) await the arrival of Emperor Akihito at the House of Councillors during the opening ceremony of the 166th regular Diet session. (Kyodo)

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