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Dear Megumi: Your Father Went to Heaven Thinking of You; I Will Carry the Campaign Through
Dearest Megumi, I have called out your beloved name more times than I can remember, determined to see […]
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The Time to Act is Now: Bring Home Megumi and All North Korean Abduction Victims
On July 9, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reminded Japan and the world that the abductions by North Korea [&
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Thousands Taken: Kidnappings by North Korea’s Kim Dynasty Continue for Half a Century
The death of Shigeru Yokota in June was a reminder of the atrocities perpetrated by North Korea under […]
Shigeru-san, We Will Not Give Up Until Megumi and all Abduction Victims Come Home
This essay is dedicated to Mr. Shigeru Yokota (1932-2020), who fought for victims abducted by North Korea. [&helli
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EDITORIAL | Shigeru Yokota’s Death A Call for PM Abe to Break the Deadlock Over Abductions
It saddens us deeply to report the death of Shigeru Yokota on June 5. He was 87. […]
OBITUARY | Shigeru Yokota: Torchbearer for Japanese Effort to Rescue North Korea’s Abductees
Shigeru Yokota spent over half of his 87 years fighting for his daughter to be rescued after she […]
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Dear Megumi: Your Mother Turned 84, and There’s Little Time Left to Bring You Home
Dear Megumi, I know it might seem a bit strange that I am just casually reaching out to you. […]
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【메구미에게 보내는 편지】어머니는 84세가 되었습니다. 남아있는 시간이 정말 얼마 남지 않았습니다.
메구미, 안녕. 이렇게 태평하게 이름을 부르는 것도 망설여집니다. 건강하게 잘 지내고 있습니까? 올해도 벌써 2월입니다. 어머니는 4일에 84세가 되었습니다. 자꾸 […]
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EDITORIAL | Trump’s Japan Visit Should Give Strong Signal for Resolving Abductions by North Korea
United States President Donald Trump, scheduled to visit Japan as a state guest from May 25 to May 28, […]
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Dear Megumi: The New Reiwa Era Brings Us Hope for Your Return
Dear Megumi, How are you doing? Here, the warmth of spring has spread across Japan and your favorite […]
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International Women’s Day: A JAPAN Forward Reading List
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Annually
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Letter to Megumi: Younger Generations Are Waiting for You to Come Home
Japan entered 2019 without having achieved any progress in bringing home Megumi Yokota and the other Japanese abducted