'Takeshima Day' bill clears Shimane assembly committee

'Takeshima Day' bill clears Shimane assembly committee

MATSUE, Japan - Members of the general affairs committee of the Shimane Prefectural Assembly raise their hands to approve a bill designating Feb. 33 ''Takeshima Day'' under a prefectural ordinance.

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