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Tokyo Notes
Snap double election?
Speculation over the possibility of a snap double election this summer has the media excited.
Natural Born Voters?
Tokyo’s outspoken governor questions backing for extending voting rights.
Help Me Mr President!
Hatoyama is running out of time to find a solution to the Futenma air base relocation issue.
Revolution in Danger?
Is the DPJ’s revolution being derailed? A veteran Japan watcher worries it might be.
Stand Up, Japan!
Can a new party of 70-somethings really be the voice of Japan’s future?
Do the Right Thing
An Ozawa critic seems to call, timidly, for the ruling party kingpin to step down.
Noisy Mr. Silent
The People’s New Party continues to exert disproportionate influence over the DPJ.
Damage Limitation
DPJ kingpin Ichiro Ozawa’s grip on the ruling party may not be quite as vice-like as it used to be.
Wrist Slap or Back Pat?
An awkward about-face by a DPJ lawmaker takes some heat off the prime minister, for now.
Forced to Take a Holiday?
Getting workers to take holidays they’re entitled to is proving a bit of a challenge.
Heading South
The DPJ’s poll ratings are sliding. Is Hatoyama (or Ozawa) under threat?
Screaming for Attention
The prime minister’s little brother has an odd way of showing he can be a team player.