MATSUE, Shimane Pref. (Kyodo) Two Diet members from the Democratic Party of Japan attended a ceremony staged Tuesday by the Shimane Prefectural Government to promote Japan's claim to a group of South Korean-controlled islets.

It was the first time DPJ lawmakers have shown up for "Takeshima Day" in the six years it has been held.

This year's ceremony drew 13 Diet members, the most so far.