Prime Minister Aso in general election campaign

Prime Minister Aso in general election campaign

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, waves to crowds in Yokohama on Aug. 27 during campaigning for the Aug. 30 House of Representatives election.

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