Hatoyama dons Okinawa shirt for eco-campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (C) and key Cabinet members wear ''kariyushi'' formal Okinawan shirts during a photo opportunity at the premier's office on June 1, 2010. Hatoyama and most members of his Cabinet wore the shirts to mark the start of the annual ''Cool Biz'' energy-saving campaign. The choice of attire stirred controversy as his policy on hosting U.S. military bases on the southern island has angered local communities. (Kyodo)

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