1957 at the churchs Salt Lake Temple.

but those are posted as a clever strategy to get troublesome patrons to move along.and old-school karaoke (at left) is the nightly entertainment.

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS / Rafu ShimpoEnjoying each others company is the the main dish at Kin Don.she came to Tokyo after getting married.depending on what I have on hand.

the regulars call her Mama-san – serves beer and mixed drinks and will supply some simple snacks.Hisae Murata opened her gathering place 21 years ago.

this wouldnt be a proper Showa-era pub without old-school karaoke.

tucked into a small neighborhood in Tokyo.Ishiba welcomed the delegation.

The two sides exchanged views on the importance of U.Ishiba also asked for continued understanding and cooperation of the participating members regarding the immediate resolution of the abductions issue.

Jill Tokuda (second from right).Both sides exchanged views on the importance of further cooperation in U.