Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front) arrives at the country's parliament in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, to attend the opening ceremony for a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session convened following the House of Councillors election on July 20.

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