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TOKYO - AUGUST 30: The headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is seen on the voting day of the Lower House Election on August 30, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. 1,374 candidates are contesting for the 480 seats in the Lower House. (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)

TOKYO - AUGUST 30:  The headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is seen on the voting day of the Lower House Election on August 30, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. 1,374 candidates are contesting for the 480 seats in the Lower House.  (Photo by Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images)