By Takehito Kobayashi / Yomiuri Shimbun PhotographerSHIMA, Mie — Just as the early rays of dawn were casting an indigo-blue hue over the ocean, coast guard officers clad in knife-proof vests were keeping watch with binoculars on rubber boats weaving in and out of the islets of Ago Bay. The Ise-Shima Group of Seven summit will be held this week on Kashikojima island, one of the islets in the bay. Leaders of the G-7 major developed nations will be visiting the tranquil island to discuss a range of topics, including the global economy, on Thursday and Friday....
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