Renovated migration center opens in Kobe

Renovated migration center opens in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - The Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction opened in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 3 after the renovation of a building used by Japanese emigrants in the 20th century, marking the centennial of the departure from the western Japan port city of the first ship carrying Japanese emigrants to Brazil. The center is now aimed at helping foreign residents in Japan. It will also put on display rooms restored to their state at the time of the emigrations as well as farm equipment used by the Japanese migrants.

Koizumi admits state fault over emigrations to Dominican Republic

Koizumi admits state fault over emigrations to Dominican Republic

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks in reply to opposition questions at a House of Councillors Budget Committee on March 10. He admitted state fault in the government's 1950s policy to promote emigration to the Dominican Republic and indicated redress over a suit filed by Japanese emigrants to the Caribbean country.

Renovated migration center opens in Kobe

Renovated migration center opens in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - The Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction opened in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 3 after the renovation of a building used by Japanese emigrants in the 20th century, marking the centennial of the departure from the western Japan port city of the first ship carrying Japanese emigrants to Brazil. The center is now aimed at helping foreign residents in Japan. It will also put on display rooms restored to their state at the time of the emigrations as well as farm equipment used by the Japanese migrants. (Kyodo)

Koizumi admits state fault over emigrations to Dominican Republi

Koizumi admits state fault over emigrations to Dominican Republi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks in reply to opposition questions at a House of Councillors Budget Committee on March 10. He admitted state fault in the government's 1950s policy to promote emigration to the Dominican Republic and indicated redress over a suit filed by Japanese emigrants to the Caribbean country. (Kyodo)