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Cherry tree planted to mark Japan-Russia friendship in Osaka

Russian Consul General in Osaka Ivan V. Prokhorov sings a song while playing the guitar during the 75th meeting of the Japan-Russia Salon held at the consulate general in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on April 8. During the event, pianist Maki Noyama also played some pieces of Chopin and Beethoven.