Japan actress/illustrator Nakagawa attends gathering of cartoonists

Japanese actress, singer and illustrator Shoko Nakagawa attends a gathering of cartoonists and manga buffs in Kochi, western Japan, on Feb. 21, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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