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  1. Japan Parliament Convenes to Elect Prime Minister
    ABC News logo ABC News 2 months ago

    Japan's parliament has convened to formally select former opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister, following his party's landslide election victory last month. Full Article at ABC News

  2. Japan's prime minister and Cabinet resign
    Denver Post 2 months ago

    TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and his Cabinet resigned today to pave the way for parliament to elect Yukio Hatoyama as the country's next leader. Full Article at Denver Post

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago
    Prime Minister Taro Aso, center, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, accompanied by senior party leaders, Takashi Sasakawa, left, and Hiroyuki Hosoda, bows as he arrives to speak to the media while observing the result of the parliamentary elections...

    Prime Minister Taro Aso, center, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, accompanied by senior party leaders, Takashi Sasakawa, left, and Hiroyuki Hosoda, bows as he arrives to speak to the media while observing the result of the parliamentary elections... View Photo »

  4. Hatoyama set to become Japanese PM
    CBC News logo CBC News 2 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and his cabinet stepped down Wednesday to pave the way for Yukio Hatoyama to take over the government. Full Article at CBC News

  5. Japan prepares for new prime minister
    CNN logo CNN 2 months ago

    (CNN) -- Liberal Democratic Party Prime Minister Taro Aso resigned early Wednesday, setting the stage for Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Hatoyama to take over the reins of government. Full Article at CNN

  6. Japan's Taro Aso government resigns
    RIA Novosti logo RIA Novosti 2 months ago

    TOKYO, September 16 (RIA Novosti) - The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Taro Aso resigned at an emergency session of the country's parliament, which began in Tokyo on Wednesday. Full Article at RIA Novosti

  7. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago
    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, right, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a TV interview while observing the result of parliamentary elections ballot counting at the party headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Aug. 30, 209.

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, right, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a TV interview while observing the result of parliamentary elections ballot counting at the party headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Aug. 30, 209. View Photo »

  8. Taro Aso & Shoichi Nakagawa
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  9. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, Cabinet Resign
    FOX News logo FOX News 2 months ago

    TOKYO Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso and his Cabinet resigned Wednesday to pave the way for parliament to elect Yukio Hatoyama as the country's next leader. Full Article at FOX News

  10. Hatoyama, Aso meet ahead of launch of new government
    Xinhua logo Xinhua 2 months ago

    TOKYO, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) leader Yukio Hatoyama met with outgoing Prime Minister Taro Aso on Monday to seek his cooperation for a smooth handover of power two days ahead of the launch of the new government. Full Article at Xinhua

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About Taro Aso

Wikipedia

Taro Aso (麻生太郎, Asō Tarō?, born September 20, 1940) is the current Prime Minister of Japan, having taken office on September 24, 2008. He is also President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and has served in the House of Representatives since 1979. Full Article

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Mongolian Harumafuji, left, receives a trophy from Japanese Prime Minster Taro Aso, right, after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Sunday, May 24, 2009.
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  1. Visiting South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) walk together during their meeting in Tokyo on June 28, 2009. Lee and Aso held talks, with simmering tensions over North Korea's nuclear programmes topping the agenda. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Visiting South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) walk together during their meeting in Tokyo on June 28, 2009. Lee and Aso held talks, with simmering tensions over North Korea's nuclear programmes topping the agenda.

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  2. Mongolian Harumafuji, left, receives a trophy from Japanese Prime Minster Taro Aso, right, after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Sunday, May 24, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Mongolian Harumafuji, left, receives a trophy from Japanese Prime Minster Taro Aso, right, after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Sunday, May 24, 2009.

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  3. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, right, watches Emiri Miyasaka, Miss Universe Japan 2009, pose during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo Friday, May 15, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, right, watches Emiri Miyasaka, Miss Universe Japan 2009, pose during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo Friday, May 15, 2009.

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  4. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, right, talks with Emiri Miyasaka, Miss Universe Japan 2009, during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo Friday, May 15, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, right, talks with Emiri Miyasaka, Miss Universe Japan 2009, during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo Friday, May 15, 2009.

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  5. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) and Miss Universe Japan 2009 Emiri Miyasaka smile during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo May 15, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) and Miss Universe Japan 2009 Emiri Miyasaka smile during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo May 15, 2009.

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  6. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) shakes hands with Miss Universe Japan Emiri Miyasaka during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo on May 15, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) shakes hands with Miss Universe Japan Emiri Miyasaka during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo on May 15, 2009.

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  7. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) share a light moment with 2009 Miss Universe Japan Emiri Miyasaka during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo on May 15, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (R) share a light moment with 2009 Miss Universe Japan Emiri Miyasaka during her visit to the premier's official residence in Tokyo on May 15, 2009.

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  8. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus attend a news conference during the EU - Japan Summit at Prague Castle in Prague May 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus attend a news conference during the EU - Japan Summit at Prague Castle in Prague May 4, 2009.

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  9. Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, center, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, attend their joint press conference after the EU-Japan Summit at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Monday, May 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, center, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, attend their joint press conference after the EU-Japan Summit at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Monday, May 4, 2009.

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  10. Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, center, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, attend their joint press conference after the EU-Japan Summit at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Monday, May 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, center, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, attend their joint press conference after the EU-Japan Summit at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Monday, May 4, 2009.

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  11. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) poses with Czech President Vaclav Klaus (C) and European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso (R) at Prague castle during the EU-Japan summit in the Czech capital on May 4, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) poses with Czech President Vaclav Klaus (C) and European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso (R) at Prague castle during the EU-Japan summit in the Czech capital on May 4, 2009.

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  12. Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) shakes hands with European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso as Czech President Vaclav Klaus (C) attends at Prague castle during the EU-Japan summit in the Czech capital on May 4, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) shakes hands with European Commission Chairman Jose Manuel Barroso as Czech President Vaclav Klaus (C) attends at Prague castle during the EU-Japan summit in the Czech capital on May 4, 2009.

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  13. Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, center, is flanked by Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, as they pose for the media prior to the start of the EU-Japan Summit at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Mond... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus, center, is flanked by Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, as they pose for the media prior to the start of the EU-Japan Summit at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Mond...

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  14. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus arrive at the EU-Japan Summit at Prague Castle in Prague May 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus arrive at the EU-Japan Summit at Prague Castle in Prague May 4, 2009.

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  15. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and his Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek attend a press conference in Prague on May 3, 2009. Aso is in Europe to visit the Czech Republic and Germany, and is expected to focus on the global economic crisis and climate change, officials said. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and his Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek attend a press conference in Prague on May 3, 2009. Aso is in Europe to visit the Czech Republic and Germany, and is expected to focus on the global economic crisis and climate change, officials said.

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  16. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (left) and his Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek inspect a Czech guard of honour during Aso's arrival in Prague on May 3, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (left) and his Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek inspect a Czech guard of honour during Aso's arrival in Prague on May 3, 2009.

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  17. Marchers carrying papier-mache likenesses of Prime Minister Taro Aso, top left, and major opposition Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa, top right, and a placard reading: Taro and Ichiro grow from the same root. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Marchers carrying papier-mache likenesses of Prime Minister Taro Aso, top left, and major opposition Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa, top right, and a placard reading: Taro and Ichiro grow from the same root.

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  18. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso arrives for a press conference held at a hotel in Beijing, China, Thursday, April 30 , 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso arrives for a press conference held at a hotel in Beijing, China, Thursday, April 30 , 2009.

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  19. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) talks to China's President Hu Jintao during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 30, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) talks to China's President Hu Jintao during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 30, 2009.

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  20. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) talks to China's President Hu Jintao (R) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 30, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) talks to China's President Hu Jintao (R) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 30, 2009.

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  21. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) talks to China's President Hu Jintao (R) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 30, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) talks to China's President Hu Jintao (R) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing April 30, 2009.

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  22. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, reaches out to shake hands with China's President Hu Jintao during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, April 30, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, reaches out to shake hands with China's President Hu Jintao during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, April 30, 2009.

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  23. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, talks to China's President Hu Jintao, right, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, April 30, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso, left, talks to China's President Hu Jintao, right, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Thursday, April 30, 2009.

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  24. An aircraft transporting Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso arrives at Beijing airport for his two-day visit to China, April 29, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    An aircraft transporting Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso arrives at Beijing airport for his two-day visit to China, April 29, 2009.

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  25. Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (C) arrives at Beijing airport for his two-day visit to China, April 29, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Japan's Prime Minister Taro Aso (C) arrives at Beijing airport for his two-day visit to China, April 29, 2009.

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Mongolian Harumafuji, left, receives a trophy from Japanese Prime Minster Taro Aso, right, after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Sunday, May 24, 2009.

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