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Abe meets with Queen, Princess

(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-04-13 16:07

Sakura Princess Yumiko Oka (L) and the 21st Queen of Sakura Tomoko Miki share a light moment with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during their visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo April 13, 2007. Sakura Queens and Princesses are beauty queens who attend events related to the Sakura (cherry blossom) season. [Reuters]