NAGO, Okinawa Pref. -- There were times when relations between the European Union and Japan suffered from having a narrow focus, centered on economic matters.
In recent years, the relationship has come to encompass wider areas of concern while the two sides made efforts to increase mutual understanding.
One such effort is the EU-sponsored annual meeting where journalists from EU and Japan can get acquainted with each other and discuss various topics.
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