With travel to and from Japan increasing, concerns over a possible measles outbreak is prompting experts to recommend vaccinating against the disease. Two injured Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in Japan for medical treatment and rehabilitation at a hospital in Tokyo. The Japanese Industry minister met with local fishing representatives from the Tohoku region over plans to release treated water from Fukushima’s stricken nuclear power plant into the sea. Meanwhile, plans have been approved for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to embark on their first official visit to Indonesia later this month. And with a three-day festival taking place in Ueno Park dedicated to the Philippines (June 9~11), NOTEBOOK visited Ueno Dōbutsuen, Japan’s old zoo at the heart of Tokyo, mere minutes from the park and Ueno Station.

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