In the house

By AFP Published: Oct 11, 2021 07:08 PM

Women in traditional outfits visit before Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida takes part in a question and answer session at the lower house of parliament in Tokyo, Japan on Monday. Photo: AFP

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