Japan's New Imperial Household Agency Chief Vows to Do Utmost

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Tokyo, Dec. 26 (Jiji Press)–Buichiro Kuroda, new chief of Japan’s Imperial Household Agency, has pledged to carry out his duties to the best of his ability. “This is an extremely responsible job, so I am ready to make maximum efforts,” Kuroda, 65, who took office as grand steward of the agency Wednesday, told a press conference Thursday, which was also attended by his predecessor, Yasuhiko…