Japan briefs Chinese travel agents on eased visa rules

Japan briefs Chinese travel agents on eased visa rules

SHANGHAI, China - Officials from travel agencies attend a briefing held at the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai on Jan. 13, 2015, to explain Japan's planned easing of requirements for issuing visas to Chinese tourists. (Kyodo)

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