French Ambassador Laurent Pic (center) poses for a photo with former Vice President of the Upper House Akiko Santo (left) and Foreign Minister Kono Taro during a reception to celebrate France's national day at the ambassador's residence in Tokyo on July 15. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
European Union Ambassador Viorel Isticioaia-Budura (right) poses for a photo with Foreign Minister Taro Kono during a farewell reception at the Delegation of the European Union on July 18. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Douque (center) poses for a photo with Colombia-Japan Friendship Association President Tatsumaro Terasawa (left) and Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Bureau Director-General Takahiro Nakamae during a reception to celebrate Colombia's independence day at the embassy on July 20. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
Peruvian composer Alfredo Muro performs at a recital to celebrate Peru's national day at the embassy in Tokyo on July 12. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
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