3 'war orphans' visit Japan to meet possible relatives

TOKYO, Japan - Three Japanese ''war orphans'' who were left behind by their families in China in the closing days of World War II arrive in Japan on Nov. 11 to meet with possible relatives. The three from left are Chen Jingyun, Zhu Guiqin and Wei Qingling. They will take part in face-to-face meetings starting Nov. 12 with their possible family members.

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