The visits Prime Minister Koizumi made to the Yasukuni Shrine, I believe, had nothing to do with approval ratings. He paid respects at the Yasukuni Shrine to pay respects to the people of Japan who fought and lost their lives for the country and to pray for the peace of their souls.
“I am sure Mr Heath thinks he is honest but I wish he didn't have to have his friends say it so often.”
“Any idiot who knows five chords can bang a song together. But it's probably going to be rubbish.”