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Japan’s general election

Japan’s conservative Liberal Democratic Party surged back to power in an emphatic election victory just three years after it was defeated at the polls

From WORLD Dec 27, 2012

Abe turns back clock to stimulate economy

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference at the premier's official residence in Tokyo

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Japanese government’s public spending plans echo 1990s

Comment and analysis

Tokyo’s stimulus

Abe’s fiscal boost is welcome, but is no game-changer

– Editorial

Japan’s women hold key to growth

Raising female labour participation will boost GDP, says IMF

– Mure Dickie

Japan elections – second chance

New PM has his work cut out persuading investors to stick around

– Lex

From WORLD Dec 26, 2012

Japan signals rise in borrowing

Former premier Taro Aso picked as finance chief

Tokyo climbs on Abe’s inauguration
In depth Japan’s election

From WORLD Dec 23, 2012

Japan’s Abe issues ultimatum to BoJ

Bring in 2% inflation goal or we will, says PM-to-be

Shinzo Abe, president of the main opposition Liberal Democratic party, delivers a speech in Tokyo

©AFP From WORLD Dec 18, 2012

Abe leans on BoJ in post-election meeting

Incoming PM calls for inflation target of 2%

LDP victory boosts Japan energy companies
Global Insight Japan’s women hold growth key

From WORLD Dec 17, 2012

Abe intensifies pressure on Bank of Japan

LDP leader calls on central bank to act this week

Global Insight Japan’s women hold growth key
Takatoshi Ito Abe and radicalism

From WORLD Dec 17, 2012

Monetary policy moves to forefront in Japan

New PM committed to monetary easing and public spending

From WORLD Dec 17, 2012

LDP victory boosts Japan energy companies

Investors anticipate new government may scrap nuclear phase out

Global Insight Japan’s women hold growth key
Takatoshi Ito Abe and radicalism

Opinion

From COMMENT Dec 17, 2012

Abe should take radicalism into power

Too timid a policy could alienate Japanese voters, writes Takatoshi Ito

Global Insight Japan’s women hold growth key
In depth Japan’s election

From WORLD Dec 16, 2012

Rightwing revival raises regional dilemmas

Result could raise tensions with China and S Korea

Gideon Rachman Japan’s election and the Senkakus
Portrait of Japan’s main political parties

The World from WORLD Dec 16, 2012

The World: Abe’s win will jangle nerves in Washington

Tensions over disputed islands could rise further

Markets Insight Abe can turn round Japan’s fortunes
Merryn Somerset Webb This time Japan has a yen for change

From WORLD Dec 16, 2012

LDP crushes rivals in Japanese poll

Conservative supermajority reshapes political landscape

From WORLD Dec 16, 2012

Abe’s mission to create ‘more normal’ nation

Dramatic victory gives LDP new lease of life

From WORLD Dec 16, 2012

Restoration party emerges as ‘third force’

Firebrand leader Ishihara could raise tensions with China

From WORLD Dec 14, 2012

The second coming of Japan’s Shinzo Abe

LDP expected to sweep to power after Sunday’s election

From WORLD Dec 16, 2012

Victory is sweet revenge for former LDP leader

Party veteran Taro Aso set for role in new administration

From WORLD Dec 17, 2012

Portrait of Japan’s main political parties

10 parties won seats in the 2012 election

From WORLD Dec 13, 2012

Japanese voters disillusioned by politics

Attention falls short on people affected by tsunami

From WORLD Dec 12, 2012

Japan dam debacle shows DPJ’s failings

U-turns over Yamba Dam highlight indecision of ruling DPJ

From WORLD Dec 12, 2012

Japan tunnel collapse changes poll debate

Tragedy makes it acceptable for politicians to promise more spending

From WORLD Dec 11, 2012

Japan’s ‘odd couple’ struggle to be heard

Ishihara and Hashimoto forging populist campaign

From WORLD Dec 10, 2012

Japan enters recession before election

Contraction a blow to Noda ahead of vote

From WORLD Dec 7, 2012

Family ties trump card in Japan elections

Networking power and family name count for a lot at election time

From WORLD Dec 6, 2012

China looms large over Japanese poll

Critics argue Abe election would damage tense relations with Beijing

From WORLD Dec 6, 2012

Japan’s opposition LDP ahead in surveys

Ten-year bond futures rise on expectations of further stimulus

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Archived

Japan’s general election

Japanese government’s public spending plans echo 1990s

Comment and analysis

Former premier Taro Aso picked as finance chief

Bring in 2% inflation goal or we will, says PM-to-be

Incoming PM calls for inflation target of 2%

LDP leader calls on central bank to act this week

New PM committed to monetary easing and public spending

Investors anticipate new government may scrap nuclear phase out

Too timid a policy could alienate Japanese voters, writes Takatoshi Ito

Result could raise tensions with China and S Korea

Tensions over disputed islands could rise further

Conservative supermajority reshapes political landscape

Dramatic victory gives LDP new lease of life

Firebrand leader Ishihara could raise tensions with China

LDP expected to sweep to power after Sunday’s election

Party veteran Taro Aso set for role in new administration

10 parties won seats in the 2012 election

Attention falls short on people affected by tsunami

U-turns over Yamba Dam highlight indecision of ruling DPJ

Tragedy makes it acceptable for politicians to promise more spending

Ishihara and Hashimoto forging populist campaign

Contraction a blow to Noda ahead of vote

Networking power and family name count for a lot at election time

Critics argue Abe election would damage tense relations with Beijing

Ten-year bond futures rise on expectations of further stimulus

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