16 Japan-born crested ibises to be sent to China in late Oct.
Japan has agreed to send 16 crested ibises born in Niigata Prefecture to China later this month, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday, sparking hope the transfer will help improve strained bilateral ties. File photo taken in January 2014 shows an ibis found in Niigata’s Akiba Ward after being released on Sado Island. (Photo…