Koizumi Shows 'Em Who's Man- J Styles

But something that was not meant to be is done
And this is the start of what was
--The Streets

Koizumi skips the easy militarist vote and comes face to face with the past:

"Japan caused huge damage and suffering to many countries, especially the people of Asia, with its colonization and aggression," Koizumi said in a statement.

"Humbly accepting this fact of history, we again express our deep remorse and heartfelt apology and offer our condolences to the victims of the war at home and abroad," he said, adding that he wanted to build relations of trust with other Asian nations.
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In a nod to the emotive nature of the August 15 date, Koizumi was expected to refrain from visiting Yasukuni shrine, where convicted war criminals are honored with Japan's 2.5 million military dead from all wars since the late 1800s.

There's a lot to be said for saving face in Japan, and it is hard to overstate how tough these sentiments must be to express. Good work.

Ah, good start, I should say.

Expose and close the doors on those who try
To strangle and mangle the truth
'Cause the circle of hatred continues unless we react
--RATM