CNN.com, May 30, 2005
Japan's prime minister has paid his respects at the country's tomb of the unknown soldier, laying flowers at a secular memorial that many point to as an alternative to the nearby Shinto war shrine opposed by China.
Under heavy rain, Junichiro Koizumi bowed deeply at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, where the remains of unknown victims of World War II are honored.
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"Those who died in the war are the foundation of peace and prosperity of our country today, and offer our heartfelt condolences to them," said Health Minister Hidehisa Otsuji.
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Did this get any coverage in the Japanese media? It happened 4 days ago and this is the first I've heard of it... Odd.
The part about the "war shrine" is pretty funny! Not very subtle, but funny.