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November 8, 2019

The Third Class Labor Medal of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was given to Japanese actor and singer Ryotaro Sugi (left) given by Vietnam Ambassador Vu Hong Nam (right) for 30 years of charity concerts and welfare activities contributing to establishing a relationship between Japan and Vietnam, at the embassy on Oct. 30. | YOSHIAKI MIURA

The Third Class Labor Medal of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was given to Japanese actor and singer Ryotaro Sugi (left) given by Vietnam Ambassador Vu Hong Nam (right) for 30 years of charity concerts and welfare activities contributing to establishing a relationship between Japan and Vietnam, at the embassy on Oct. 30. | YOSHIAKI MIURA

Nov 7, 2019

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