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<br>----------------------------------------------------------------------</div><br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/The_DPJ_can_win_a_majority">The DPJ can win a majority</a><br>... but what will that mean? <br><br>By Tobias Harris<br>
<br>Having tabulated the predictions made over the course of <br>my <a href="http://www.observingjapan.com/search/label/2009%20election%20handbook" target="_blank">election handbook</a>, I think it's appropriate that I return <br>
and answer my initial question.<br><br>Can the DPJ win an absolute majority?<br><br>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/Saving_the_Earth_from_Global_Warming">Saving the Earth from global warming... sorry, what?</a><br>
<br>By Flavio Souza<br><br>Since its formation, the Earth has gone through many <br>transformations,
from its atmosphere (once made by methane, <br>among other compounds) to
its geography. Therefore, it is <br>very audacious and pretentious that we
(humans) would have <br>the power to destroy our own planet...<br><br>------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/Strong_yen_the_new_norm">Strong yen the new norm?</a><br>
<br>By Steven Towns<br><br>Interesting developments in the Nikkei ahead of the parliamentary
<br>election at the end of this month, which at this point looks as if it
<br>will finally bring an end to LDP rule. A foreign exchange rate of
<br>$1/¥94 would have been practically inconceivable prior to the <br>“Lehman
shock” (as the Japanese refer to the genesis of the <br>financial crisis),
let alone a stock market rally. And now, ahead of <br>what appears to be a
DPJ that will let the yen appreciate and focus <br>more on domestic demand
(rightfully so), the stock indices are <br>showing no fear of the yen...<br><br>--------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/node/4237">The politics of happiness</a><br>
<br>By Hugh Ashton<br><br>I’ve been seeing posters and hearing speeches from the Happiness
<br>Realization Party (Kōfuku Jitsugen-tō) for some time now. Hardly
<br>surprising, when you consider that they have entered a candidate <br>for
every first-past-the-post constituency seat, as well as a number<br>for
the proportional seats...<br><br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><a href="http://www.japaninc.com/Hatoyama_is_a_problem_for_the%20DPJ">Hatoyama is a problem for the DPJ</a><br>
<br>By Tobias Harris<br><br>In the current issue of the Economist, the news magazine calls
<br>particular attention to comments by Yukio Hatoyama in an article in <br>the
September issue of Voice called "My Political Philosophy." <br>Hatoyama,
the Economist notes, "railed against American-led 'market
<br>fundamentalism' that, he said, the LDP had embraced since Mr Koizumi’s
<br>leadership. But his alternative is a mushy-sounding concept, yuai, that
<br>mixes up the Chinese characters for friendship and love." The magazine
<br>also notes that Aso too has spoken of market fundamentalism...<br><br>J@pan Inc<br><br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>After having successfully bid for and won the right<br>
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<p>Japan Inc Communications is seeking an editor-in-chief with<br>
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<p>The applicant should have experience in business reporting and<br>
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The business of print and web-based publications is changing<br>
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<p>This editor will direct the teams in terms of the publication's<br>
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-Skills: Basic computer skills and a good knowledge of web<br>
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<p>To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and any<br>
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