Discussions are taking place between China and Japan over disputed Gas fields.

I notice that Koizumi decided to Chidorigafuchi this time. This shrine is a secular one, and does not contain any memorials to War Criminals. However, I can’t help feeling this is still being somewhat antagonistic.

Now, I wonder. Did Koizumi go there to pacify the more right-wing elements within his own party, or did he go there of his own accord just to send out a personal message to the Chinese??