Summary

– CLOSE UP ON THE NEWS – 

Asô steps back and feels his way, while the number of his opponents increases

The global financial crisis and Japan’s social situation (Bernard Thomann)

– POINTS OF NEWS –

Ishida Hidetaka, Sugita Atsushi, “How can politics be put right again? Do away with its charades”, Sekai

Okazaki Hisahiko, Kaifu Toshiki, Sassa Atsuyuki, Takemura Masayoshi, Nakajima Mineo, Hakanishi Terumasa, Hata Tsutomu, Hirano Sadao, Fudesaka Hideyo, Yamamoto Takuma, Yayama Tarô, “Can Ozawa Ichirô be trusted?”, Shokun

Kaneko Masaru, “Economic destruction or the road to a resurgence of growth?”, Sekai

Tahara Sôichirô, Edano Yukio, Shiozaki Yasuhisa, “Can the difficulties with Asô and Ozawa be overcome?”, Chûôkôron

by Guibourg Delamotte

Japan Analysis No 14 Engl