The Next Act for Japan's LDP

The internal politics of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democratic Party resembles bunraku theatre, with master puppeteers manipulating ornate, life-size puppets. This year, the senior puppeteers of the LDP left the stage. The deaths of Noburo Takeshita and of the man he appointed as prime mini...

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Published inFar Eastern Economic Review Vol. 163; no. 44; p. 37
Main Author Nicholson, J Robert
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hong Kong Dow Jones & Company Inc 02.11.2000
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Summary:The internal politics of Japan's long-governing Liberal Democratic Party resembles bunraku theatre, with master puppeteers manipulating ornate, life-size puppets. This year, the senior puppeteers of the LDP left the stage. The deaths of Noburo Takeshita and of the man he appointed as prime minister, Keizo Obuchi, have resulted in a leadership vacuum. The ensuing leadership transition presents an opportunity to transform not only the party, but the economy itself.
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ISSN:0014-7591
1563-9339