Soga writes thank-you notes to supporters

Soga writes thank-you notes to supporters

MANO, Japan - Hitomi Soga, one of five Japanese abducted to North Korea and now back in Japan, writes thank-you notes at the town hall in Mano, Niigata Prefecture on Dec. 11. She thanked those who sent her letters of encouragement and gifts in a show of support. (Pool photo)

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