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Koizumi

British  
/ ˌkɔɪˈzuːmɪ /

noun

  1. Junichiro (ˌjunɪˈkiro). born 1941, Japanese politician; prime minister (2001–06)

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"I met with my China counterpart in November of last year. Because there are areas where our views differ, I conveyed my desire that we continue engaging in dialogue," Koizumi said.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

While his Liberal Democratic Party is pushing for it, "ultimately, the decision belongs to the Japanese people", Koizumi said.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Koizumi said that China was expanding its military capabilities "without sufficient transparency" and that its military activities were "a matter of serious concern for Japan".

From Barron's May 31, 2026

Koizumi refuted the idea that Japan was engaged in "new militarism" saying it was "nothing further from the truth".

From BBC May 31, 2026

Hearn's widow, Mrs. Koizumi, told us that often when watching his children at play he would amuse them with anecdotes of what he himself was as a child.

From Lafcadio Hearn by Kennard, Nina H.

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