Strangers embrace as 'hug-me' movement spreads

Strangers embrace as 'hug-me' movement spreads

NAGOYA, Japan - A woman holding a ''FREE HUGS'' sign gets an embrace from a male passersby near the JR Nagoya Station. Such ''hug me'' scenes among total strangers seem to be spreading in Japan among youngsters in search of human warmth. (Photo taken July 7)

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