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"Officials from a Japanese island have rejected the prime minister's proposal that they host US troops relocated from an unpopular base in Okinawa."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8668705.stm"Officials from a Japanese island have rejected the prime minister's... more
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shortly after the LDP run government pushed through an economic stimulous package, they also pushed out prime minister Fukuda... who says he's quitting to avoid a "political vacuum."
shortly after the LDP run government pushed through an economic stimulous package,... more
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Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Sadakazu Tanigaki was picked as construction and transport minister, while former LDP General Council Chairman Toshihiro Nikai and former Justice Minister Okiharu Yasuoka were assigned to the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Justice Ministry, respectively.
New Komeito party policy chief Tetsuo Saito was chosen as environment minister.
Yoshimasa Hayashi, an LDP House of Councillors member, was appointed as defense minister.
These were among changes made.
Taro Aso, was considered to be a very popular choice to have replaced Koizumi when he left office, however Shinzo Abe was picked. Aso, as Secretary General was known for great diplomacy with China and Korea.Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Sadakazu Tanigaki was picked as... more
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Shin-chan manju cakes are the latest hot item until a new prime minister is elected
Outside the controversial Yasukuni Temple they also sold Jun-chan (Junichiro Koizumi) manju cakes on the day he made his controversial visit to the shrine that angered China and Korea.
I so want one...Shin-chan manju cakes are the latest hot item until a new prime minister is elected... more
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Taro Aso has been widely regarded as the most likely successor to Shinzo Abe as prime minister of Japan, with a pedigree that many find irresistible for the role: the grandson of a former prime minister, Shugeru Yoshida, who negotiated peace following World War II, and the son-in-law of another PM, Zenko Suzuki.Taro Aso has been widely regarded as the most likely successor to Shinzo Abe as prime... more
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One day after announcing his resignation as prime minister, Shinzo Abe was admitted to the hospital due to what is being reported as "exhaustion," though his admittance brings rumors of prior health problems. At the same time, jostling for position at the top of Japanese government has begun. Report from Al-Jazeera English.One day after announcing his resignation as prime minister, Shinzo Abe was admitted to... more
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Japanese newspapers on Thursday blasted Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's abrupt decision to resign as "irresponsible" and called for a snap general election.Japanese newspapers on Thursday blasted Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's abrupt... more
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In a move that caught many international observers by surprise, Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minister, announced his resignation today.In a move that caught many international observers by surprise, Shinzo Abe,... more
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More Japanese want Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resign than support his decision not to quit after his governing Liberal Democratic Partys drubbing in Sundays election in the upper house of Parliament, according to polls conducted Monday and Tuesday by three major news organizations. (NYT)More Japanese want Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resign than support his decision not... more
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NYT: The opposition party seized control of the upper house, but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would not step down.NYT: The opposition party seized control of the upper house, but Prime Minister Shinzo... more
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NYT: With only two days before Sundays election in the upper house of Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abes Liberal Democratic Party faced a significant defeat that could potentially force his resignation, according to polls published on Friday.NYT: With only two days before Sundays election in the upper house of Parliament,... more
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