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Europe's rightwing parties visit Japanese WWII shrine (Aug 14, 2010)

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TOKYO – French nationalist Jean-Marie Le Pen and other European right-wing politicians paid a visit Saturday to a Japanese shrine that has drawn outrage for honoring war criminals.
Le Pen, leader of the far-right French National Front and Adam Walker of the British National Party said they were making the visit, which comes a day ahead of the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, to pay respect to those who died in war: "What counts is the will that we had to honor those who have fallen for defending their country, whether they are Japanese, or any soldiers of the world, we have the same respect for them," Le Pen told reporters.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2010 09:18AM by Olive.

I just need to highlight 2 sentences from that article.

Le Pen is known for his anti-immigrant and extremist views.

But Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and his ministers are expected to shun the visit - the first time all members of a Cabinet will stay away.

Actually answering intelligently! I'm impressed!