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Ex-Shimane Gov. Sumita dies at 74

TOKYO, Japan - Former Shimane Gov. Nobuyoshi Sumita (in this undated file photo) died June 13.

Shimane Prefecture marks 1st 'Takeshima Day'

MATSUE, Japan - Shimane Governor Nobuyoshi Sumita speaks with journalists after attending ceremonies marking the first ''Takeshima Day'' on Feb. 22. The prefecture government designated day in 2005 to promote Japan's claim to a disputed group of South Korean-controlled islets in the Sea of Japan.

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(4)Shimane assembly passes 'Takeshima Day' ordinance

MATSUE, Japan - Shimane Gov. Nobuyoshi Sumita speaks at a press conference March 16 after the Prefectual Assembly adopted a bill designate Feb. 22 as ''Takeshima Day.'' Sumita said, ''The Takeshima issue has had less visibility compared with the Northern Territory issue in national policy. I hope the central government will take this opportunity to work actively toward establishing Japanese territorial rights to the island.''

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(4)Shimane assembly passes 'Takeshima Day' ordinance

MATSUE, Japan - Shimane Gov. Nobuyoshi Sumita speaks at a press conference March 16 after the Prefectual Assembly adopted a bill designate Feb. 22 as ''Takeshima Day.'' Sumita said, ''The Takeshima issue has had less visibility compared with the Northern Territory issue in national policy. I hope the central government will take this opportunity to work actively toward establishing Japanese territorial rights to the island.'' (Kyodo)

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Shimane Prefecture marks 1st 'Takeshima Day'

MATSUE, Japan - Shimane Governor Nobuyoshi Sumita speaks with journalists after attending ceremonies marking the first ''Takeshima Day'' on Feb. 22. The prefecture government designated day in 2005 to promote Japan's claim to a disputed group of South Korean-controlled islets in the Sea of Japan. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Shimane Gov. Sumita dies at 74

TOKYO, Japan - Former Shimane Gov. Nobuyoshi Sumita (in this undated file photo) died June 13. (Kyodo)