Japan has given in to American pressure and transferred Lt. Ridge Alkonis to US custody. He was in the middle of serving a 3 year prison sentence for negligent driving that resulted in the deaths of two Japanese people.
...fight, and I believe we will prevail! Nevertheless, in the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.
Update: Akita Governor Satake made an in-person apology to Ehime Governor Nakamura and other Shikoku representatives. They have joined together to promote special "buddy sets" that combine famous ingredients from Akita and Shikoku.