
This page is maintained and edited by Hellen Popovich (Senior Editor at World Wide News Flash since May, 2009).
You can contribute to this page by sending an email to [email protected] or by using our contact form below.
Japan Election
Videos of Japan Election
More Videos
September 14, 2010Japan's DPJ And The Upper House Elections | East Asia ForumSend by Ryokichi HironoAuthor: Ryokichi Hirono, Seikei University Aurelia George Mulgan's recent contribution here repeats much discussion in Japan about the DPJ's failure to. [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
September 14, 2010Winter, Spring, Summer..now Fall And ThenPosted by Hellen PopovichI am already feeling post-Kyoto-departure depression despite the fact that we have 3 1/2 months remaining. In part it stems from the changing seasons and the realization that, as we finally head into fall we will pack our summer clothes and send them home rather than store them here for next summer? [...] Rating: ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010Japan ElectionPosted by Hellen PopovichAfter 54 years of nearly unbroken rule in Japan, conservatives there are ousted from power in a landslide election, according to media reports. Voters fueled by an anxiety over the [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 12, 2010Washington's I.T. GuyPosted by Hellen PopovichWashington's I.T. Guy: Malamud has taken it upon himself to see that all public information ? from court decisions to financial disclosures to Army training tapes ? is actually, well, public. Malamud, 51, has worked as a network administrator, run technology startups, and taught at Massachusetts Ins [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010Japan Votes In Election Seen As Test For Democrats (AP ...Send by Yahoo Financial NewsTOKYO ? Japanese voters cast ballots in a parliamentary election Sunday that is viewed as a test of confidence in the ruling Democrats' 10 months in power. Polls show that Prime Minister Naoto Kan's party will lik [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
September 14, 2010Our Man In Abiko: Ozawa V. Kan: The Final Inane SpeculationSend by Our Man in AbikoOne point to Arnie - 'Ol Schwarzenegger visited Japan yesterday and met with Prime minister Kan ( *Kan's reign of terror might be over in a few hours though when the DPJ Charima [...] 3 hours ago. Loco in Yokohama Conversation 9/14/10: Nihonjin ni nari tsu tsu aru ne [...] The Miller Light Lite Election - Once upon a time in America, an advertising executive had an unenviable task: how to make customers feel enthusiastic about or ever remember what was, basi [...] 1 week ago [...] Rating: No stars. Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010Japan Votes In Election Seen As Test For Democrats | AP | 07/10/2010Posted by Hellen PopovichJapanese voters cast ballots in a parliamentary election Sunday that is viewed as a test of confidence in the ruling Democrats' 10 months in power. [...] Rating: No stars. Rate up / Rate down |
July 12, 2010How Kan Can Get Away Without Changing His CabinetPosted by Hellen PopovichDespite the setback to the DPJ in this election, Prime Minister Kan has announced that there will be no changes to his cabinet, and Keiko Chiba, despite losing her seat in the Upper House, will continue to serve as Minister of Justice. By way of background, Chiba, a notably liberal member of the Die [...] Rating: No stars. Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010International Reaction [China] Election, Lame Duck Prime Minister ...Send by Newses Japan - ALL[...] International reaction [China] election, lame duck Prime Minister concerned about a decline Kan; BEIJING - sheet piles - Akio split the ruling party a majority in the House of Councillors election, among China's relations with Japan [...] Rating: ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010Filipinos Need To Use Logic By NumbersPosted by Hellen PopovichWhat?s in a number? A lot actually. If you are starting to lose your religion, try doing the math and you will figure out what life is all about. Truth be told, if President Noynoy Aquino will be honest with himself, he should see his win as no more than a numbers game result, and not the outcome of [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010Elections In Japan - Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaPosted by Hellen PopovichThe Japanese political system has three types of elections: general elections to the House of Representatives held every four years (unless the lower house is dissolved earlier [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 12, 2010The Wind From Japan: The House Of Councilors Election.Send by fx-kuririnIf Democratic Party of Japan wins by the following election, Japan surely becomes the world in the dark and the much dream will be lost. The RENHOU assembly member shouted, "Is it useless in the second?". This cry means "Throw away your [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 12, 2010Japanese Prime Minister Loses Poll But Wants To Stay OnPosted by Hellen PopovichHappy Then - But Not So Happy Now? In a country renowned for leadership taking responsibility for any loss of face, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan vowed to stay on in his job despite a mauling at the polls. In the Upper House Election where half the seats were up for grabs, Mr. Kan?s Democratic P [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
July 11, 2010Japan Votes In Election Seen As Test For Democrats (AP) | EnUwsSend by TonyAP - Japanese voters cast ballots in a parliamentary election Sunday that is viewed as a test of confidence in [...] Rating: ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
September 14, 2010Japanese Bonds Fall On Speculation Over Election | MediaScrape NewsPosted by Hellen PopovichAnalysts say an Ozawa win would cause prices for Japanese government debt to fall. He has promised repeatedly that as prime minister, he would fulfil costly pledges from last year's general election campaign?promises from which Mr. Kan [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |
September 14, 2010Japan PM Faces Leadership Challenge In Party VoteSend by news.yahoo.comJapan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan, in office for just three months, was fighting for his job Tuesday in a party vote against a veteran powerbroker who could become the nation's third leader in a year. [...] Rating: ![]() ![]() Rate up / Rate down |