she asked questions to former aum members, but unlike toyoda, many didn't open up. with the latest trial over, takahashi no longer has the opportunity to face the former members in court. 13 are awaiting execution, and meetings with them are strictly limited. takahashi is now trying to get in to see them. she hopes talking with them could help prevent similar crimes in the future and help her get the closure she strives for. reporting for nhk world. >>> families of japanese abducted by north korea are renewing calls for the early return of their loved ones. it's been almost 14 years since north korea admitted that its agents had carried out abductions. the appeal came at a rally held in tokyo to mark the occasion. the japanese government and tokyo metropolitan government jointly sponsored the event. >> translator: north korea has repeatedly made extremely insincere actions. tokyo will do all it can to help abductees reunite with their families as soon as possible. >> another speaker at the rally was shigeo iizuka who heads the organization of families. his sister wa

but unlike toyoda, many didn't open up. with the latest trial over, takahashi no longer has the authority to face those in court. 13 are awaiting execution and meetings with them are strictly limited. takahashi is now trying to get in to see them. she hopes talking with them could help prevent similar crimes in the future. and help her get the closure she strives for. nhk world. >>> there's been intensive speculation about what japan's central bank will do at its next policy meeting later this month. on thursday market watchers got another potential clue. gene otani from our business desk has the details along with other business headlines. gene? >> the bank of japan deputy governor has hit it on policy. says they won't rule out deepening the rate as they pursue their price target. >> depending on the situation for economic activity, price, and financial conditions, further measures might still be deemed necessary. >> he said rejecting a cut in the interest rates to protect profits for financial institutions would not be th