Tokyo Gov. Ishihara visits Miyakejima Island

Tokyo Gov. Ishihara visits Miyakejima Island

MIYAKEJIMA, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (L) flies into Miyakejima Island on the afternoon of Sept. 2 by helicopter. He inspected the island under the guidance of Miyake village head Ko Hasegawa (R), discussed future plans with village officials, and gave words of encouragement to the village staff.

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