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Upper House
Power Before the People?
Japan’s problems didn’t begin with the DPJ. If elections are to mean anything, a party needs a fair crack at the whip.
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LDP’s Pointless Posturing
Japan’s lower house passes a stimulus package—despite more LDP attempts to obstruct Diet proceedings.
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Through Kan’s Fingers
Now, the question looms even larger. Was Kan the right choice to replace Hatoyama?
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Not Your Average Election
There’s a lot at stake for all players in Japan’s upcoming mid-term election.
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Want Higher Taxes?
Naoto Kan wants to raise sales tax by 10%. And he’s getting the opposition fired up.
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