Democratic Party of Japan

The Japanese PM has drawn his allies close and moved rival Ichiro Ozawa to the backbench.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has survived a close-fought challenge to his leadership by Ichiro Ozawa.

The DPJ election circus is coming to a close. But will lawmakers be listening to the Japanese public?

By running for prime minister, Ichiro Ozawa could tear Japan’s ruling party apart.

After weeks of speculation, Japan’s political titan has decided to vie for the DPJ leadership.

Now, the question looms even larger. Was Kan the right choice to replace Hatoyama?

There’s a lot at stake for all players in Japan’s upcoming mid-term election.

Does Japan’s opposition party leader plan to live or die by electoral sword?

Of all the likely replacements for Hatoyama, it looks like one Naoto Kan stands in the lead.

Whether it’s a case of ‘nice guys finish last’ or not, Hatoyama’s quashed the hopes of many.

Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announces his resignation. Last year’s optimism has evaporated.