Ex-softball manager Utsugi honored for women's social advancement

Ex-softball manager Utsugi honored for women's social advancement

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (L) hands a certificate of merit to former Japanese national softball team manager Taeko Utsugi (R) at his office in Tokyo on June 26 in recognition of her contribution to the social advancement of women and enhancement of their status in society. Eleven others were also honored. (Kyodo)

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