(5)Abductees enjoy their homecoming

OBAMA, Japan - Fukie Hamamoto (2nd from R) looks at a self-portrait she painted in primary school during a visit to the now-defunct school in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, on Oct. 20. She was accompanied by her former teacher and classmates. (Pool photo)

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