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.

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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Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, center, is introduced as Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn, left, Kanagawa Gov.

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (4L) delivers the opening keynote address at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on June 5, 2009. Medvedev offered a downbeat assessment on the prospects for a global economic recovery, saying it was "too early to open the champagne".

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TOKYO - AUGUST 15: Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine to pay his respects for the war dead on August 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan marks the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II today.

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TOKYO - AUGUST 15: Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine to pay his respects for the war dead on August 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan marks the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II today.

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TOKYO - AUGUST 15: Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine to pay his respects for the war dead on August 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan marks the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II today.

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TOKYO - AUGUST 15: Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine to pay his respects for the war dead on August 15, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan marks the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II today.

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

Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at an opening ceremony of the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, June 5, 2009.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at an opening ceremony of the International Economic Forum in St.Petersburg, June 5, 2009.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at the opening ceremony of the International Economic Forum in St.Petersburg June 5, 2009.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi tastes French wine after the opening ceremony of the World Summit of Gastronomy in Tokyo on February 9, 2009. Chefs from eight countries will show their skills at a three-day event.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks before chefs from around the world at the opening ceremony of the World Summit of Gastronomy in Tokyo on February 9, 2009. Chefs from eight countries will show their skills at a three-day event.

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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, Ja...

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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 o...

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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...

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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.

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YOKOSUKA, JAPAN - AUGUST 31: (JAPANESE Shinjiro Koizumi speaks to the media a day after winning in the Kanagawa No.11 single seat constituency during the lower house election at his election campaign headquarters on August 31, 2009 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.

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YOKOSUKA, JAPAN - AUGUST 31: (JAPANESE Shinjiro Koizumi speaks to the media a day after winning in the Kanagawa No.11 single seat constituency during the lower house election at his election campaign headquarters on August 31, 2009 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.

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YOKOSUKA, JAPAN - AUGUST 31: (JAPANESE Shinjiro Koizumi speaks to the media a day after winning in the Kanagawa No.11 single seat constituency during the lower house election at his election campaign headquarters on August 31, 2009 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.

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Democratic Party of Japan parliamentary election candidate Katsuhito Yokokume pedals his campaign bicycle out for a street to meet his supporters at a park in Yokosuka, near Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.

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Democratic Party of Japan parliamentary election candidate Katsuhito Yokokume meets his supporters at a park in Yokosuka, near Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.

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Democratic Party of Japan parliamentary election candidate Katsuhito Yokokume walks out of his office in Yokosuka, near Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.

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Democratic Party of Japan parliamentary election candidate Katsuhito Yokokume checks document at a park in Yokosuka, near Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.