The Japanese government-backed aid agency said Thursday that it will scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa.Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka said at a press conference that while the program will be scrapped, "We intend to continue supporting initiatives that promote international exchange.""I would also like to make it clear once again that JICA has never engaged in efforts to promote immigration, and we have no intention of doing so in the future…READ FULL ARTICLE