On the former Chief Cabinet Secretary: right-wing trend overbearing risk

Beijing in August 21, according to the Japan Times Web site reported that 20 Japanese senior members, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Chi warned that "dangerous" nationalism in Japan rise trend.

Last week, after being criticized by Mr Koizumi for his visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, one of his homes was set on fire.

Kato said: "in Japan today, I saw a (in Japan before World War II during World War II and militarism) without remorse, overbearing nationalism, such as" we are in a war never did anything wrong 'speech. It's dangerous to go to extremes. I'll warn you in a very serious way."

A close aide to Mr Koizumi once served as Kato said, since April 2001, the prime minister during his tenure made "the biggest mistake", "serious damage" and other Asian countries Japan China diplomatic relations.

Mr Kato said Koizumi's successor should avoid visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, considering the feelings of other Asian countries ravaged by Japanese militarism.