Women legislators in kimono attend Diet opening

Women legislators in kimono attend Diet opening

TOKYO, Japan - Some women legislators dressed in kimono attend the opening of the 169th regular Diet session on Jan. 18 in a ceremony highlighted by the presence of Emperor Akihito at the throne in the House of Councillors. Like their male counterparts, Japanese female legislators attend regular Diet sessions in business attire.

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