Japanese PM Koizumi answers questions during news conference in Tokyo.
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) answers questions while Costa Rican President Abel Pacheco de la Espriella (L) and Honduras President Ricardo Maduro (R) look on during a news conference after his meeting with leaders of seven Central American countries at Koizumi's official residence in Tokyo, August 18, 2005. The presidents are in Japan together with fellow System of Central American Integration leaders with hopes to strengthen ties between Japan and Central America. REUTERS/Toru Yamanaka/Pool PP05080197 ty/TY