Q1 What is the South Pacific Forum? Q2 What countries belong to the SPF? Q3 What is PALM 2000? Q4 Why will PALM 2000 be held in Japan? Q5 What were the main topics of discussion at the First Japan-SPF Summit Meeting? Q6 What will be the agenda for the Second Japan-SPF Summit Meeting (PALM 2000)? Q7 What kind of historical ties exist between Japan and the Pacific Island Countries? Q8 What is the status of economic ties between Japan and the Pacific Island Countries? Q9 What is the status of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Pacific Island Countries? Q10 Did the cartoon character Boken Dankichi really exist? Q11 Does Japan's Urashima Taro legend also exist in the South Pacific? Q12 Did bungee jumping originate in the South Pacific islands? Q13 Is the abacus taught at Tongan primary schools?

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