Japanese ex-residents' trip to disputed Russian-held isles postponed

Japanese ex-residents' trip to disputed Russian-held isles postponed

Former Japanese residents of a group of Russian-controlled islands to the northeast of Hokkaido appear disappointed at Nakashibetsu airport in Hokkaido on June 18, 2017, after finding out their trip to the isles has been postponed due to poor weather. About 70 people were to make the first trip by air to the disputed isles. The trip has been rescheduled for June 19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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