Of course I have learned from history as a Japanese person. First, a good relationship with US is critical. Secondly, to win the war is critical. I think Koizumi does a good job especially in the US relationship.
Ken Sato, Tokyo, Japan
No permanent seat - no money for the UN. Japan needs to show her political and financial strength this time. Many countries never apologise for their past, such as the UK, Spain and France so why should Japan?
Makoto Tanabe, Japan