TOKYO - OCTOBER 26: Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende (L) is welcomed by Japanese counterpart Yukio Hatoyama prior to their meeting at the latter's official residence, October 26, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Balkenende is on a four-day visit to Japan as the the year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of the trade relationship between the two countries. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

TOKYO - OCTOBER 26: Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende (L) is welcomed by Japanese counterpart Yukio Hatoyama prior to their meeting at the latter's official residence, October 26, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Balkenende is on a four-day visit to Japan as the the year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of the trade relationship between the two countries.

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