Koizimi agrees to open debate during election campaign

Koizimi agrees to open debate during election campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) speaks during a debate session in the Diet in reply to Democratic Party of Japan leader Naoto Kan (L). Koizumi said he is ready to attend an open debate with opposition party leaders during the upcoming general election campaign.

Koizimi upholds three nonnuclear principles

Koizimi upholds three nonnuclear principles

NAGASAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks to reporters in Nagasaki on Aug. 9 after attending ceremonies commemorating the 58th anniversary of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city. The premier said, ''There is no change in Japan's policy to uphold the three nonnuclear principles'' of not possessing, not producing and not allowing nuclear arms on its soil. (Pool photo)

Koizimi agrees to open debate during election campaign

Koizimi agrees to open debate during election campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) speaks during a debate session in the Diet in reply to Democratic Party of Japan leader Naoto Kan (L). Koizumi said he is ready to attend an open debate with opposition party leaders during the upcoming general election campaign. (Kyodo)

Koizimi upholds three nonnuclear principles

Koizimi upholds three nonnuclear principles

NAGASAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks to reporters in Nagasaki on Aug. 9 after attending ceremonies commemorating the 58th anniversary of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city. The premier said, ''There is no change in Japan's policy to uphold the three nonnuclear principles'' of not possessing, not producing and not allowing nuclear arms on its soil. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)