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LDP
Japan and China’s Masochists
Japanese and Chinese nationalists want their countries to look like victims. It’s a poor way to make policy.
Japan Edges Toward TPP Talks
But could excessive caution and pandering to farmers prevent it reaping a free trade harvest?
LDP Not Playing Ball
Japan’s main opposition party could ultimately harm its own interests through its relentless criticism of the government.
Machimura’s By-election Win
Odds were in favour of the LDP heavyweight. We shouldn’t read too much into the DPJ’s defeat.
Yen Set to Keep Rising
The yen keeps rising. But is there anything Japan’s government can do to stop it?
DPJ ‘Riding Roughshod’
Leader of Japan’s main opposition party accuses the ruling parties of inconsiderate governance.
Kan Suffers Election Blow
Japan’s upper house election results are in. Its been a very bad night for the ruling DPJ.
The Taxing Issue
Big party support for a consumption tax hike leaves opposing voters few alternatives.
Economy First for Kan
Naoto Kan will need to focus on economic policy first, not foreign policy, Brad Glosserman says.
Election? What Election?
Don’t expect a big turnout for Japan’s upper house election. The World Cup is more interesting.
Not Your Average Election
There’s a lot at stake for all players in Japan’s upcoming mid-term election.
Want Higher Taxes?
Naoto Kan wants to raise sales tax by 10%. And he’s getting the opposition fired up.