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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Aug 25, 2025 (Mon)

Imabari City recognized as Mozambique’s “hometown“

Mayor Tokunaga (far left) holding the certificate

　On August 21, at the JICA (the Japan International Cooperation Agency) Africa Hometown Summit held ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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