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Lower House Speaker Hiroyuki Hosoda has repeatedly made remarks that belittle what is stipulated in law despite his position as head of the legislature.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos is one of the 112 foreigners recognized in this year s spring decorations for their notable contributions to relations with Japan, the government says.