The Slovenian and Colombian ambassadors to Japan on Wednesday called for more awareness about the worldwide risks posed by land mines by rolling up their pant legs and sleeves in a symbolic show of support for those who have lost limbs due to the explosive remnants of war.
"There are still many countries that are in the process of eliminating mines from their territories, and we continue having new victims every year," Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Duque said at the global Lend Your Leg event at the nation's embassy in Tokyo.
The United Nations recognizes April 4 as International Mine Awareness Day.