A song recorded by Japan's next leader, Yukio Hatoyama (see photo), 20 years ago recently sold for 35000 yen (RMB2569) in an online auction, Japanese media reported.

据日本媒体报道，即将出任首相的鸠山由纪夫(见图)20年前录制的单曲，日前在网络上拍出3.5万日元(约合人民币2569元)的高价。

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