Ex-residents fly over Russian-held islands

Ex-residents fly over Russian-held islands

Former residents of Russian-held islands off Hokkaido prepare to board a chartered airplane at Nakashibetsu airport on the northernmost Japanese main island on Oct. 21, 2020, to fly over the islands to pay respects to their ancestors. The residents took part in the flight trip as an annual visa-free visit was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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