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I HOUSE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2013
Nation set for rare political continuity
After cycling through seven prime ministers in seven years, the Upper House election is about to see the nation break free from its most vexing political pattern: instability.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2013
Inaugural Internet campaigning not proving to be game-changer in poll
The Internet won't have a major impact on the House of Councilors poll because a Liberal Democratic Party win seems certain and candidates are opting to campaign in person.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 19, 2013
Ishin's woes go beyond Hashimoto's gaffes
While Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) battles for seats in Sunday's Upper House election, it has given up on two key local races where the expected winners oppose its fundamental goals, further eroding support in its Kansai base.
EDITORIALS
Jul 19, 2013
Critical issues at stake in election
Besides 'Abenomics,' voters in Sunday's Upper House polls would be wise to weigh the merits of constitutional revision and nuclear power generation.
EDITORIALS
Jul 18, 2013
Meeting the needs of young voters
Before casting their ballots Sunday, young voters should not forget to consider the various parties' promises with regard to childcare and support for young workers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 18, 2013
Sekisui may meet profit targets on demand spike
Sekisui House Ltd. said it has seen "strong demand" ahead of tax and mortgage rate increases that could help Japan's second-biggest home builder meet earnings goals.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 17, 2013
Japan's voters set themselves up for a disappointing result
Japanese voters seem ready to hand Prime Minister Shinzo Abe one of the bigger blank checks in memory on Sunday, but what's most noticeable is their silence.
EDITORIALS
Jul 14, 2013
Dangers of constitutional revision
If the LDP and and its allies win at least two-thirds of the Upper House seats on July 21, watch for Shinzo Abe to push constitutional revisions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / GAME OF NUMBERS
Jul 11, 2013
Futenma question decisive factor for prefecture's voters
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EDITORIALS
Jul 10, 2013
Japan's first 'Internet election'
Political candidates don't seem to be using the Internet effectively ahead of the July 21 Upper House polls. The messages read more like diaries than policy arguments.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / GAME OF NUMBERS
Jul 10, 2013
Pro-nuke LDP's candidate quiet on Ehime reactor restart bid
On the far western edge of Shikoku, Ehime's Sada Misaki Peninsula juts out into the Seto Inland Sea. It's a long sliver of land home to several species of hawk and several varieties of the prefecture's famous "mikan" oranges.
JAPAN / Politics / GAME OF NUMBERS
Jul 5, 2013
Poll may see end to divided Diet but what follows may be worrisome
Unlike the past two House of Councilors elections, in 2007 and 2010, that saw opposition forces win big against the ruling parties, this time around they look to take the hit.
EDITORIALS
Jul 4, 2013
Alternatives to Mr. Abe's way
The July 21 Upper House election will have a great impact on Japan's future. Voters would do well to consider alternative paths to the prime minister's way.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / GAME OF NUMBERS
Jul 4, 2013
Abe camp faces little true opposition, also little mandate
As one expert has it, the July 21 Upper House poll looks to be a cakewalk for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / GAME OF NUMBERS
Jul 4, 2013
LDP spin team hammers voters with 'Abenomics' mantra
The Upper House election will be a test of the economic strategies being pursued by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition government — or so says his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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A woman passes an "akichi" (vacant lot) in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The capital is littered with such small lots in part because of Japan's aging and shrinking population.
Dealing with rising land vacancies as Japan shrinks