Roos receives enthusiastic welcome in Obama city

OBAMA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (R) shakes hands with Fukui Prefecture Gov. Issei Nishikawa (L) and Mayor Koji Matsuzaki as he is welcomed to the city of Obama on July 9, 2010. ''The citizens of this town share a name Obama with the president and it has made us feel a great affection and joy,'' the mayor said in a speech to welcome Roos.

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