Guests at the 'Sakura Hanami' (cherry blossom flower viewing) garden party hosted by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Tokyo

Guests at the 'Sakura Hanami' (cherry blossom flower viewing) garden party hosted by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Tokyo

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Guests at the 'Sakura Hanami' (cherry blossom flower viewing) garden party hosted by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, Shinjuku Park, Tokyo , Japan, on Saturday, Apr 15th 2006. 'Hanami' parties are popular at this time of year as Japanese people take to the parks to enjoy the cherry blossom trees. The guests at the Prime Ministers party were made up of dignitaries, celebrities from showbiz and sports personalities.

Location: Tokyo Japan