Oita Gov. Hirose offers bamboo bells to visitors at Expo Milano

Oita Gov. Katsusada Hirose (L) offers bamboo bells to visitors during an event at the Japan Pavilion at the Expo Milano 2015 in Italy on Oct. 20, 2015. Visitors experienced the food and culture of the southwestern Japanese prefecture at the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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