Obuchi's widow mourns late husband at funeral

Obuchi's widow mourns late husband at funeral

TOKYO, Japan - Chizuko Obuchi, widow of former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, wipes tears from her eyes during the funeral for her husband at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall on June 8. At her side are the three Obuchi children.

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