Rivals at peace in DPJ leadership race

Rivals at peace in DPJ leadership race

Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) leader Naoto Kan (L) and challenger Shigefumi Matsuzawa (R) raise hands in a symbol of party unity Jan. 17 after delivering final pitches for votes before party faithful on the eve of the party presidential race. Kan, who is backed by the party leadership, is a shoo-in to win reelection as party president.

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