Russian minister visits Kunashiri Island off Hokkaido
Local Japanese News In English
A Russian government delegation led by Regional Development Minister Victor Basargin on Monday visited Kunashiri Island, one of four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido claimed by Japan.
Under the instruction of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the delegation is expected to inspect infrastructure developments there and plans to visit Etorufu Island, another of the four, on Tuesday. (AP)
Source: cleanup