PM Aso takes to streets ahead of general election

PM Aso takes to streets ahead of general election

MIWA, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso waves to supporters after delivering a speech in the town of Miwa, Aichi Prefecture, on Aug. 2 as the Liberal Democratic Party president takes to the streets to court voters ahead of the Aug. 30 general election.

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