Tokyo, Japan, 12 Nov 2006 (Kyodo News)
The Dalai Lama, who is seeking greater autonomy for the Himalayan Buddhist region within China, said during the meeting that countries surrounding China cannot predict what moves 'the big dragon' will make due to the lack of democracy.
During his stay, the Nobel laureate attended a peace conference in Hiroshima.
China, which rules Tibet, has opposed visits to Japan by the Dalai Lama, claiming he is leading a secessionist movement.