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Japanese PM's Popularity Sags Ahead of Vote

(July 9) -- Japan's ruling party enters elections this weekend amid falling approval ratings for its new flag-bearer, Prime Minister Naoto Kan, and concerns over his handling of the economy. Sunday's vote concerns only the upper house of Japan's parliament, so the government, which controls the lower house, will stay in...

Unfamiliar Questions Await Obama on Visit to Longtime Ally Japan

TOKYO -- Amidst the turmoil of health care reform and Afghanistan policy, President Barack Obama might have expected some calming certainties when he flies on Friday to Japan, long the staunchest of U.S. allies. But behind what is sure to be a cordial welcome in Tokyo, new and unfamiliar questions await the president....

Background on DPJ

The is a political party in Japan founded in 1998 by the merger of several opposition parties. After the 2009 election the DPJ became the ruling party in the House of Representatives, defeating the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party and gaining the largest number of seats in both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.

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