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POPSJapan's First Lady: 'UFO Took Me To Venus' During one programme, she claimed she became friends with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise after meeting him in a previous incarnation. "He was Japanese in his past life, and we were together so when I see him, I will say, 'Hi. It's been a long time,' and he will immediately understand," the 66-year-old explained. Mr Hatoyama, the grandson of a former prime minister, is expected to be confirmed as the country's next leader on September 16. His Democratic Party of Japan toppled the Liberal Democratic Party in last week's vote, ending an unbroken stint of more than 50 years in power.