JA-Zenchu chief Banzai to step down

JA-Zenchu chief Banzai to step down

Undated photo shows Akira Banzai, president of the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives, known as JA-Zenchu. Banzai announced on April 9, 2015, he will step down around August. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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