Visa-free visits mark 20th anniversary

Visa-free visits mark 20th anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - A group of Japanese visiting Kunashiri Island, held by Russia and claimed by Japan, on a visa-free program make wooden dolls together with Russian residents on the island on May 15, 2011. The program was started 20 years ago. (Kyodo)

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