Well, looks like Japanese-Chinese/Korean relations are going to be a bit more shakey for a bit again, after Koizumi decided to visit Yasukuni Shrine again. It does seem though, he tried to tone down the visit a bit, by not entering the main hall, and going in just a standard suit, rather than the full ceremonial garb.

Mind you, the more cynical of us will have noticed he timed it perfectly with the successful return of the Chinese crew from space.

Meanwhile, you get this numpty making statements like this….
I do despair.