1st anniversary of deadly train crash in Amgagasaki

AMAGASAKI, Japan - Naho Asano, who lost her mother and aunt in a deadly train crash on the JR Fukuchiyama Line, delivers condolences April 25 during a ceremony in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, to commemorate the first anniversary of the accident. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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