COORDINATING Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa bowed to greet Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Makiko Kikuta at the Borobudur Hotel in Jakarta last Thursday. Dressed in black clothing with a motif of white flowers, she responded with ojigi—bowing her body as a sign of respect. The two began chatting as they walked toward the Sumba room on the third floor. Dozens of top Japanese officials and economic ministers followed.

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