Former Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi Announces His Canidacy
387786 06: Left to right, former Heath and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi of the Liberal Democratic Party, Policy Chief Shizuka Kamei, former Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and Minister of Economic and Fiscal policy Taro Aso, shake hands after their joint press conference at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in April 12, 2001 Tokyo, Japan. Earlier in the day, the men filed their candidacies for the party's April 24 presidential race. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Newsmakers)