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Japanese Envoy Hosts Virtual National Day Reception

By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS There were no endless trays of freshly rolled sushi, no live performances of traditional Japanese drum shows, and no social intermingling in the residence’s ample gardens while sipping warm sake, but whatever the Japanese Embassy in Mexico’s first-ever virtual national day reception on Wednesday, Feb. 24, lacked in fanfare, it more than made up for in hospitality,

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Japanese Ambassador Hosts Last National Day Reception Honoring Akihito

By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS     Japanese Ambassador to Mexico Yasushi Takase hosted a diplomatic reception at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 5, to mark his country’s last national day commemorating the birthday of Emperor Akihito. Akihito, who will turn 85 on Dec. 23 and has served as Japan’s head of state for 30 years, is due to step down as emperor at

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