Earthquake and aftershocks: Japan
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The collapse of the governing Liberal Democratic Party was followed by the Social Democratic Party's loss of half of its seats in the legislature. The Japan New Party won 20 out of the 22 seats it ran for. The party is led by defectors of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Young turks: Japan
Article Abstract:
The Sagawa Kyubin bribery scandal is creating divisions within the Liberal Democratic Party. Young politicians such as Seiichi Ota are defying bans by their elderly party leaders on television appearances, in which the scandal is discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The test for the LDP
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The Liberal Democratic Party must gain appeal among consumers to maintain a majority in the parliament. Policy to improve Japan's infrastructure and reduce the average number of annual work hours will help to build support.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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