Japan's former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi arrives at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo August 15, 2009, to mark the 64th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

Japan's former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi arrives at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo August 15, 2009, to mark the 64th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two.

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  1. TOKYO - NOVEMBER 30: Japanese comedy group The Newspaper pose, as they mimic former Japanese Prime Ministers Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Taro Aso, for a stage greeting before the Japan Premiere of 'Capitalism: A Love Story' at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills on November 30, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open at a limited number of theaters in Tokyo and Osaka on December 5, and throughout the rest of Japan on January 9, 2010.
  2. Former US president George W. Bush (centre R) smiles with former Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) before taking part in the ceremonial first pitch for the Japan Series professional baseball match between the Yomiuri Giants and Nippon Ham Fighters at the Tokyo Dome stadium on November 3, 2009. Bush arrived here earlier in the day for a two-day private visit to Tokyo.
  3. Former President George W. Bush, center, reacts as U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos, left, and former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi smile after Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the start of Game 3 of the Japan Series baseball between the Yomiuri Giants and the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.
  4. TOKYO - OCTOBER 09: (JAPANESE Former Prime Ministers Yoshiro Mori (2R) and Junichiro Koizumi (R) offer incense at the altar during the funeral of ex finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa at Zempukuji Temple on October 9, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Nakagawa was found dead in his home on October 4, the cause of death remains unknown.

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