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The DPJ can win a majority<http://www.japaninc.com/The_DPJ_can_win_a_majority>
... but what will that mean?

By Tobias Harris

Having tabulated the predictions made over the course of
my election handbook<http://www.observingjapan.com/search/label/2009%20election%20handbook>,
I think it's appropriate that I return
and answer my initial question.

Can the DPJ win an absolute majority?

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Saving the Earth from global warming... sorry,
what?<http://www.japaninc.com/Saving_the_Earth_from_Global_Warming>

By Flavio Souza

Since its formation, the Earth has gone through many
transformations, from its atmosphere (once made by methane,
among other compounds) to its geography. Therefore, it is
very audacious and pretentious that we (humans) would have
the power to destroy our own planet...

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Strong yen the new norm? <http://www.japaninc.com/Strong_yen_the_new_norm>

By Steven Towns

Interesting developments in the Nikkei ahead of the parliamentary
election at the end of this month, which at this point looks as if it
will finally bring an end to LDP rule. A foreign exchange rate of
$1/¥94 would have been practically inconceivable prior to the
“Lehman shock” (as the Japanese refer to the genesis of the
financial crisis), let alone a stock market rally. And now, ahead of
what appears to be a DPJ that will let the yen appreciate and focus
more on domestic demand (rightfully so), the stock indices are
showing no fear of the yen...

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The politics of happiness <http://www.japaninc.com/node/4237>

By Hugh Ashton

I’ve been seeing posters and hearing speeches from the Happiness
Realization Party (Kōfuku Jitsugen-tō) for some time now. Hardly
surprising, when you consider that they have entered a candidate
for every first-past-the-post constituency seat, as well as a number
for the proportional seats...

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Hatoyama is a problem for the
DPJ<http://www.japaninc.com/Hatoyama_is_a_problem_for_the%20DPJ>

By Tobias Harris

In the current issue of the Economist, the news magazine calls
particular attention to comments by Yukio Hatoyama in an article in
the September issue of Voice called "My Political Philosophy."
Hatoyama, the Economist notes, "railed against American-led 'market
fundamentalism' that, he said, the LDP had embraced since Mr Koizumi’s
leadership. But his alternative is a mushy-sounding concept, yuai, that
mixes up the Chinese characters for friendship and love." The magazine
also notes that Aso too has spoken of market fundamentalism...

J at pan Inc

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After having successfully bid for and won the right
to publish the ACCJ Journal, Japan Inc. Communications is
reorganizing, and is looking for a new Editor in Chief for
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Japan Inc Communications is seeking an editor-in-chief with
strong business sense and an entrepreneurial spirit to head
up an editorial team for the J at pan Inc magazine and related
website. J at pan Inc is the nation's leading English-language
business magazine.

The applicant should have experience in business reporting and
possess strong writing and editing skills and news sense.
But, this is not a normal editor's position.
The business of print and web-based publications is changing
rapidly and so J at pan Inc is looking for a leader that can
evolve quickly with it.

This editor will direct the teams in terms of the publication's
content and the business itself.
Business management experience and a passion to undertake
entrepreneurial ventures are essential.
The successful applicant will also need to work closely with
the sales team to ensure the vision of the business and the
direction of the sales staff are in sync.

-Position: Mid career
-Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent journalistic
training
-Experience: at least 3-5 years' journalistic experience,
experience in business management.
-Language: Native English, strong Japanese preferable but not
necessary.
-Skills: Basic computer skills and a good knowledge of web
publication processes and print publishing.

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and any
relevant clippings to: michael at japaninc.com

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