Japan's Oita Pref. opens booth at World Water Forum in S. Korea

Japan's Oita Pref. opens booth at World Water Forum in S. Korea

A booth of Japan's southwestern prefecture of Oita, known for its abundant hot springs and efforts to preserve water resources, is shown in a Japanese pavilion on April 12, 2015, at the start of the World Water Forum in the southern South Korean city of Daegu. Gyeongju, east of Daegue, co-hosts the forum held every three years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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