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- Date of birth: September 20, 1940The Australian: Aso set as besieged Fukuda quits (September 2, 2008)
- Place of birth: Iizuka, FukuokaThe Australian: Aso set as besieged Fukuda quits (September 2, 2008)
- Denomination: Roman CatholicThe Australian: Aso set as besieged Fukuda quits (September 2, 2008)
- Related by marriage to the Japanese Imperial FamilyThe Australian: Aso set as besieged Fukuda quits (September 2, 2008)
- Graduated from Gakushuin University and studied at Stanford University and the London School of EconomicsMOFA Japan: Profile of...Taro ASO
- Served as the Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy and the Minister of Internal AffairsMOFA Japan: Profile of...Taro ASO
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Taro Aso is Japan's Prime Minister, succeeding Yasuo Fukuda. Aso was Yasuo Fukuda's main political rival within the party and is known for his conservative nationalistic views, especially towards China and North Korea.BBC News: Japan PM in surprise resignation (September 1, 2008) Some of his remarks about these nations have stirred controversy but also distinguished him as a charismatic leader.The Australian: Aso set as besieged Fukuda quits (September 2, 2008)
Taro Aso Quotes
"From the viewpoint of the spirits of the war dead, they hailed 'Banzai' for the emperor -- none of them said long live the prime minister. A visit by the emperor would be the best."—China DailyChinaDaily: Aso rapped for emperor shrine visit remark (January 29, 2006)"Japan is one nation, one civilization, one language, one culture, and one race, the like of which there is no other on this earth."—New America MediaNewAmericaMedia: Ghosts of Wartime Japan Haunt Koizumi's Cabinet (November 3, 2005)
"Thanks to the significant improvement in educational standards and literacy (during colonization), Taiwan is now a country with a very high education level and keeps up with the current era."—Japan TimesJapan Times: Taiwan colonization was 'good': Aso (February 5, 2006)
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Taro Aso Questions
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How do I make tapioca? 5 AnswersTapioca Curry: -------------------- Tapioca - 2 medium sized, remove skin, clean and cut to small pieces salt, water, curry leaves for Grinding -------------... read more
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