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...Japan, Roh's diatribe initially inspired shock, followed by rationalizations and finally indifference. The Asahi Shimbun newspaper called the speech a "dangerous development," but Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi downplayed it, saying his government would respond "in a cool-headed manner." Unimpressed, last Friday Korea's Foreign Ministry rebuffed Koizumi's suggestion that he and Roh hold a summit meeting to help heal the rift. Japanese papers like the Nishi Nihon Shimbun have attributed Roh's pugnacity to his domestic political concerns, suggesting that Japan need not take his speech too seriously: "An uncompromising stance against Japan plays well into...
...ally. He also gave the US credit for some of the changes occurring in Japan. He described the extraordinary political developments of the last few years, such as the unprecedented privatization of Japan’s state-run postal service, as among the accomplishments of outgoing Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. Koizumi, who is set to end his term this fall, is leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. But Schieffer attributed some of Koizumi’s succcess to an imitation of American political strategy. Koizumi’s most recent landslide victory was a triumph...
...make the party viable, Ozawa has more serious work to do than maintain unity and continuity. He must now transform the DPJ from an organization with a very large and fractured platform into a focused campaign-victory juggernaut. Like Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who set out to reinvigorate the LDP by destroying it, Ozawa may need to demolish his party to make it competitive. Koizumi showed that political campaigns can be more than party functionaries reciting platitudes or minivans packed with white-gloved young women waving at pedestrians. He proved that policy can be made and victories achieved not through...
...diluted. Ozawa must repackage that platform into clear messages that resonate with voters. Does "tax reform" mean tax increases or more money in taxpayers' pockets? Tell the voters which. People want elected officials who say what they mean and do what they say. Ozawa's recent denunciation of Koizumi's controversial annual visits to Yasukuni Shrine is a start. But to regain credibility and win, Ozawa must imbue the party with an identity and a sense of purpose that is greater than official LDP nagging...
Japan seems more resilient too, under the leadership of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. He has been pushing to cut the nation's red tape and deregulate the economy. December figures suggested that the reforms are helping to restore confidence: exports rose 17.5% while imports surged 27%, reflecting healthy domestic demand as well as higher oil prices. Overall, the Japanese economy grew 2.6% in 2005, and despite a huge budget deficit and heavy debt, most forecasters expect it to grow at least 2.2% this year...