Mt. Usu victims join caravan promoting Hokkaido tourism

Mt. Usu victims join caravan promoting Hokkaido tourism

SAPPORO, Japan - Victims of the recent eruption of Mt. Usu in southwestern Hokkaido kick off a 10-day caravan tour across the nation aimed to boost the prefecture's local tourist industry with a dance performance in Sapporo on May 11.

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