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SUBJECT: JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05//08
Index:
1) Top headlines
2) Editorials
3) Prime Minister's daily schedule (Nikkei)
Polls and surveys:
4) Fukuda Cabinet support rate reaches a new low of 20 PERCENT in
Asahi poll (Asahi)
5) Cabinet support rate plummets to 21 PERCENT in Nikkei poll,
reflecting public's pique over gasoline price hike, flawed medical
system for seniors (Nikkei)
6) In survey of major companies, 47 PERCENT see recession coming by
the end of the year (Mainichi)
7) Surprising 40 PERCENT of major companies favor restrictions on
foreign capital, survey shows (Mainichi)
China relations:
8) Prime Minister Fukuda considering attending the opening ceremony
of the Beijing Olympics (Yomiuri)
9) Japan and China to issue joint declaration of global warming
countermeasures that are sector specific (Mainichi)
10) Finance ministers of ASEAN, Japan, China, South Korea to discuss
ways to control inflation, as food and oil prices soar (Nikkei)
Defense affairs:
11) Japanese employed as dental technicians at Yokota Air Base made
to carry out X-rays of patients despite a lack of a license (Tokyo
Shimbun)
12) Thirty-year old dental employee at Yokota explains that she
carried out unlicensed X-ray work with anxiety when ordered to do so
(Tokyo Shimbun)
Political agenda:
13) Upper House LDP, faced with serious public backlash, proposes
altering the senior medical service system to exempt low income
people from paying fees (Mainichi)
14) Lawmaker Hiranuma being wooed by both the LDP, DPJ to join the
party (Yomiuri)
15) Former Defense Minister Koike organizes policy group of female
lawmakers, motivated perhaps by a drive to succeed Fukuda as premier
(Mainichi)
Articles:
1) TOP HEADLINES
Asahi:
Poll: Cabinet approval rating sets new record low of 20 PERCENT
Mainichi:
Japan, China to map out joint statement on climate change
Yomiuri:
Access to child pornography websites will be blocked, according to
the ruling bloc's proposal to amend the Law Banning Child
Prostitution and Child Pornography (Article in the English edition,
The Daily Yomiuri)
Nikkei:
Canon to construct a state-of-art factory in U.S. for production of
toner cartridge
TOKYO 00001200 002 OF 011
SUBJECT: JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05//08
Sankei:
Survey of major 135 companies: Moves for hiking prices spreading
across the country
Tokyo Shimbun:
Growing concern about ending long hospitalization of patients
receiving treatment of stroke or patients with dementia with
introduction of the medical service for the elderly
Akahata:
79th May Day events held in 357 locations across the country; Time
to open way for new politics
2) EDITORIALS
Asahi:
(1) Rising prices: Japan now suffers both inflation and deflation
(2) 100th anniversary of emigration into Brazil: Let's support
Japanese-Brazilians who try to realize their dreams in Japan
Mainichi:
(1) Police investigation based on assumed guilt never successful
(2) Reform of public works projects: Citizens' participation in
mapping out road construction projects necessary
Yomiuri:
(1) FRB cuts interest rates: Difficult monetary policy likely to
continue for a while
(2) "La Folle Journee au Japon" of one million people takes root in
Japan
Nikkei:
(1) U.S. monetary policy now at difficult stage
(2) What we want to convey to President Hu when he is visiting
Japan
Sankei:
(1) Osaka Gov. Hashimoto needs to show ways for financial
reconstruction of prefectural government, not afraid of making waves
(2) Hydrogen sulfide suicides: People living nearby also suffer
hydrogen sulfide gas
Tokyo Shimbun:
(1) Medical system for elderly: Consideration needed for low-income
class
(2) Increase in female managers: Best use of women's enthusiasm by
appointing them to higher positions
Akahata:
(1) Ruling parties responsible for reinstated gasoline tax that hits
people's lives
3) Prime Minister's Official Residence (Kantei)
Prime Minister's schedule, May 1
NIKKEI (Page 2) (Full)
May 2, 2008
10:00
TOKYO 00001200 003 OF 011
SUBJECT: JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05//08
Met advisor Ito at the Kantei.
11:01
Met Fukuoka Governor Aso, chair of the Association of Prefectural
Governors, and representatives of six local organizations, followed
by LDP Security Research Commission Chairman Nakatani, Lower House
member Yasukazu Hamada and others. Afterward met former Secretary
General Nakagawa.
14:27
Met Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Ota and Assistant Deputy
Chief Cabinet Secretary Saka.
15:00
Met Chinese students in Japan and others, followed by Vice-Finance
Minister for International Affairs Shinohara.
16:10
Met Deputy Foreign Minister Sasae, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau
Director-General Saiki, METI Vice Minister for International Affairs
Toyoda, Resources and Energy Agency Director-General Mochizuki, and
Environment Ministry Global Environment Bureau Director-General
Minamikawa.
17:04
Met Special Advisor to the Cabinet Nishimura, followed by Chief
Cabinet Secretary Machimura.
18:30
Met Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Iwaki.
19:03
Returned to his official residence.
4) Poll: Cabinet support lowest at 20 PERCENT
ASAHI (Top play) (Full)
May 2, 2008
In the wake of the Diet approval of a government-introduced bill to
reinstate gasoline surcharges with the House of Representatives'
second vote, the Asahi Shimbun conducted a telephone-based
nationwide spot public opinion survey from the evening of Apr. 30
through the evening of May 1. In the survey, respondents were asked
if they supported the reinstatement of gasoline surcharges. To this
question, 22 PERCENT answered "yes," with 66 PERCENT saying "no."
The approval rating for Prime Minister Fukuda's cabinet was 20
PERCENT , down further from its all-time low of 25 PERCENT in the
last survey taken Apr. 19-20. The disapproval rating was 59 PERCENT
(60 PERCENT in the last survey).
In the breakdown of public support for political parties, the ruling
Liberal Democratic Party stood at 24 PERCENT (26 PERCENT in the
last survey), with the leading opposition Democratic Party of Japan
(Minshuto) at 28 PERCENT (22 PERCENT in the last survey). As seen
from these results, the DPJ topped the LDP. The DPJ last outstripped
the LDP in August last year when the Abe cabinet was in office. In
the survey, respondents were asked which political party they would
vote for in their proportional representation blocs if an election
were to be held now for the House of Representatives. In response to
this question, 39 PERCENT opted for the DPJ, with 22 PERCENT
choosing the DPJ. In February this year, the DPJ was at 32 PERCENT ,
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with the LDP at 30 PERCENT . This time around, the DPJ gained more
support from women.
The LDP and its coalition partner, New Komeito, took a second vote
in the House of Representatives to pass the gas surcharge bill
through a concurring vote of two-thirds. In the survey, respondents
were asked if they thought this was appropriate, apart from whether
they support it or not. To this question, "yes" accounted for 29
PERCENT , with "no" at 54 PERCENT .
The government and ruling parties are going to take another second
vote in the lower chamber to pass a bill intended to use gasoline
taxes for road construction and other road-related infrastructure
projects. Asked about this, negative opinions outnumbered
affirmative ones, with 28 PERCENT answering "yes" and 59 PERCENT
saying "no." Meanwhile, 67 PERCENT favored the idea of
incorporating road-related tax revenues into the state's general
account budget, with 22 PERCENT negative. As seen from these
figures, the idea is generally supported.
Meanwhile, the DPJ is now looking into the possibility of submitting
a censure motion against Fukuda in the House of Councillors. In the
survey, respondents were asked if they supported this DPJ stance. To
this question, 42 PERCENT answered "yes," with 40 PERCENT saying
"no." When asked what Fukuda should do if the motion is passed, 60
PERCENT said he should dissolve the House of Representatives for a
general election, with 25 PERCENT saying he will not have to resign
or dissolve the lower chamber and 9 PERCENT insisting that he
should resign.
5) Poll: Cabinet support rate nosedives to 21 PERCENT
NIKKEI (Page 2) (Abridged)
May 2, 2008
The Nikkei conducted a spot public opinion survey on Apr. 30 and May
1 and found that the rate of public support for Prime Minister Yasuo
Fukuda and his cabinet had dropped 8 percentage points from the last
survey in mid-April to hit an all-time low of 21 PERCENT . The
nonsupport rate for the Fukuda cabinet rose 9 points and reached its
all-time high of 68 PERCENT . This can be taken as reflecting
(public attitudes toward) the reinstatement of gasoline surcharges
and the introduction in April of a new medical fee system for the
elderly. Meanwhile, support for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party
stood at 33 PERCENT , with the leading opposition Democratic Party
of Japan (Minshuto) scoring 36 PERCENT . The DPJ has outstripped the
LDP for the first time in eight years.
In the last survey, the Fukuda cabinet's support rate fell below 30
PERCENT for the first time (in the Nikkei series). The Abe and
Koizumi cabinets never fell below 25 PERCENT . The Fukuda cabinet's
support rate is closing in on the 16 PERCENT rating the Mori
cabinet had at its last stage. Fukuda will inevitably face
difficulties in managing his administration.
In the breakdown of public support for political parties, the LDP
dropped 5 points from the last survey, with the DPJ up 7 points. The
DPJ last topped the LDP in August last year (when Shinzo Abe was
prime minister), but this is the first time for the Fukuda cabinet
to see the DPJ outstrip the LDP. The LDP's downfall in public
support jacked up the rating for the DPJ as an alternative for those
critical of the LDP.
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The survey was taken by Nikkei Research Inc. by telephone on a
random digit dialing (RDD) basis. For the survey, samples were
chosen from among men and women aged 20 and over across the nation.
A total of 1,329 households with one or more eligible voters were
sampled, and answers were obtained from 711 persons (53.5 PERCENT
).
6) Poll: "The economy will enter into a recession before year's
end," say 47 PERCENT of surveyed leading companies; Business
sentiment plummeting since December last year
MAINICHI (Page 1) (Full)
May 2, 2008
A survey of leading companies carried out by the Mainichi Shimbun
has found that the firms are taking a harsh view of the future of
the Japanese economy. Asked about the present state of the economy,
22 PERCENT replied that the economy was declining slowly, while 2
PERCENT noted that the economy was worsening. Approximately 25
PERCENT of surveyed companies had the perception that the economy
was declining. The portion of companies that see the economy
entering into a recession before year's end reached 47 PERCENT ,
indicating a situation in which concern about the future of the
Japanese economy was mounting due to the slowdown of the U.S.
economy and soaring crude oil prices.
Queried about the present state of the economy, 72 PERCENT of the
firms said that the economy was leveling off. Those that replied
that the economy was recovering, albeit slowly, plummeted to 3
PERCENT from the highest level of 58 PERCENT recorded in the
previous survey carried out last December. Business sentiment has
thus significantly deteriorated in a short period of time.
The poll was carried out in mid-April targeting 121 companies,
mainly listed on the stock exchange, and obtained replies from 119
companies.
Regarding the future of the economy, 37 PERCENT replied that the
economy was leveling off, followed by 31 PERCENT , which thought
that the economy was recovering slowly, 29 PERCENT , which saw the
economy as declining slowly, and 2 PERCENT , which expected the
economy would enter into a recession.
The poll asked the 80 companies that had replied the economy was
either leveling off, declining slowly or entering into a recession
about the timing of the economy entering into a recession. The
largest ratio of 31 PERCENT replied that it had already entered
into a recession, followed by 21 PERCENT , which replied that it
would enter into a recession in the first half of 2008 and 18
PERCENT , which said that it would enter into a recession in the
second half of the same year. Thus, 70 PERCENT of pollees predicted
that the economy would enter into a recession before the end of the
year.
As the greatest causes for worry for the Japanese economy (up to
three answers were allowed), the largest number -- 101 companies --
cited the future of the U.S. economy, followed by 99, which noted
the sharp rise in raw material prices, 46, which cited sluggish
personal consumption, and 41, which cited exchange fluctuation.
Eleven companies cited the political situation and the management of
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the administration due to the continuing unstable political
situation, as can be seen in the temporary vacancy of the Bank of
Japan governor's post.
7) Poll on leading companies: 40 PERCENT in favor of restricting
foreign investment, while 24 PERCENT against it
MAINICHI (Page 9) (Slightly abridged)
May 2, 2008
A poll carried out by the Mainichi Shimbun has found that leading
companies are divided in their views of the government's plan to
restrict foreign investment, such as a British investment fund's
effort to increase its stake in J-Power. The proportion of companies
in favor of restricting foreign investment for security reasons
reached 40 PERCENT . However, many companies also opposed the idea,
noting that such a restriction would dampen foreign companies'
desire to invest in Japan. Among companies in favor of the
restriction, many expressed qualified agreement.
The survey found that 40 PERCENT were in favor of restricting
foreign investment, 24 PERCENT opposed the restriction, and 36
PERCENT gave other replies, such as neither supporting nor opposing
it.
Among companies in favor of introducing a foreign investment
restriction, Fuji Xerox noted that speculative investment by
overseas investment funds could mar the stability of public works.
Kirin Holdings said that restricting overseas investment is not an
exceptional practice even among industrialized countries.
As a reason for opposing the restriction, NEC noted that if there
are security or other reasons, companies can go on the market and
that it is unfair to change the rule part way.
Many companies in favor of the restriction called for the
transparency of rules and procedures.
In the meantime, regarding a question on measures to defend
themselves from takeover bids, 29 PERCENT replied that they had
already introduced such measures, while 18 PERCENT said that they
were considering such. However, 44 PERCENT relied that they have no
such plans. As reasons for that, TEPCO, for instance, noted that it
is important to enhance corporate value through improvement of
profitability.
8) Prime Minister Fukuda considering attending opening ceremony of
Beijing Olympics
YOMIURI (Page 4) (Full)
May 2, 2008
It was learned yesterday that the government was looking into the
possibility of Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's attending the opening
ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Fukuda intends to make a decision
on whether he will attend it after gauging the political situation
in Japan after the Group of Eight summit in July in Hokkaido, as
well as the Chinese government's handling of the Tibet issue.
Fukuda told the press in late April about the possibility of his
attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics: "The
question is whether my political schedule will allow me to do so at
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that time." He indicated in his remark that he would consider it in
a positive manner. In 1988, then Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita
took part in the opening ceremony of the Seoul Olympics.
9) Japan, China to map out joint statement on climate change
MAINICHI (Top play) (Full)
May 2, 2008
Yu Takayama
The Japanese and Chinese governments yesterday agreed to formulate a
joint statement on climate change during the upcoming May 7
bilateral summit in Tokyo between Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and
Chinese President Hu Jintao. The Chinese side will describe Japan's
proposal for a "sector-selective approach" to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by industry and by sector as an "important step" and will
praise it for the first time. This will be significant support for
Japan at the upcoming Group of Eight (G-8) Hokkaido Toyako Summit in
July, where climate change will be high on agenda.
During the Japan-China summit, both leaders intend to work out a
joint statement to advance strategic, reciprocal relations. In
addition to this, it has now been revealed that they will come up
with a joint statement on climate change, as well. The Chinese side
will recognize the importance of a "sector-selective" approach and
praise it as an "important step" for future international talks.
As steps the Chinese side will take, the joint statement will
include (1) working together with other countries of the world while
bearing in mind Japan's proposal to halve the world greenhouse gas
emissions by 2050; (2) joining as an active participant in
post-Kyoto Protocol framework talks to be applied in 2013 or beyond;
and (3) appreciating Japan's assistance to developing countries, for
instance, a funding mechanism on the scale of $10 billion.
Meanwhile, the Japanese side (in the joint statement) will praise
the Chinese side's efforts as seen in its national program featuring
a 20 PERCENT cut in energy consumption by 2010 from the 2005 level.
The joint statement will include this phrase that goes, "(Japan) is
ready to help China's efforts."
China has now been exposed to international criticism for the
Tibetan issue, and it has been criticized by industrialized nations
as being negative about measure to prevent climate change. Japan and
China intend to use the upcoming bilateral summit to put on display
their positive stand on measures to prevent global warming and
appease international criticism by demonstrating good bilateral ties
to an international audience.
In the meantime, the Fukuda administration, whose approval ratings
have been on the decline, wants to produce somehow tangible results
from the Japan-China summit. Sharing these ulterior motives by both
sides, the two countries have now decided to formulate a joint
statement (on climate change).
The Chinese side is still opposed to Fukuda's proposal to set
country-selective goals of greenhouse gas emissions cuts by giving
each country each target of emission cuts. So, this point will not
be mentioned in the joint statement.
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10) ASEAN plus 3 finance ministers to discuss ways to constrain
inflation, following sharp rise in crude oil, food prices
NIKKEI (Page 5) (Full)
May 2, 2008
Finance ministers of the 10 countries of the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus Japan, China and South Korea
will discuss on May 4 in Madrid, Spain, the economic situation in
their region and mutual cooperation in the financial area. Agenda
items will include how to constrain inflation and maintain economic
growth, amid soaring crude oil and food prices and mounting pressure
for price hikes across the region. Another focus of attention is
whether participants can enter into specific discussions on such
issues as signing a multilateral currency swap agreement and
revitalizing the Asian bond market.
Finance ministers of those countries will meet on the sidelines of
the annual plenary meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to be
held in Madrid. Asian countries are maintaining relatively high
economic growth. However, concern has risen in the region about
inflation, as seen in the sharp rise in rice prices. Since people in
some areas are still suffering from poverty, how to strike a balance
between inflation and economic growth will come into focus, as one
senior Finance Ministry official put it.
Regarding measures to deal with inflation, ADB Governor Haruhiko
Kuroda pointed out: "We expect participants will agree to adopt a
tougher belt-tightening policy and tolerate the appreciation of
their own currencies. However, since the appreciation of a currency
will lead to a decline in export competitiveness, whether they can
share that notion is unclear."
The focal point of monetary cooperation is a currency swap
agreement, under which signatory countries swap foreign currencies
in the event to of a currency crisis. An agreement has already been
reached on the direction of such an agreement at the Kyoto
conference last year. Concerned countries are now undertaking
coordination with the possibility of setting a total amount at 80
billion dollars. Countries that are expected to outlay foreign
currencies, such as Japan, are cautious about easing a condition for
invoking foreign currency swap. However, countries that will likely
borrow foreign currency are seeking a user-friendly mechanism. A
tug-of-war will likely occur over the ratio of contributions.
Another topic of discussion is revitalizing the Asian bond market.
The focus of the meeting this time will be mapping out a road map
with the aim of paving the way for an easier issuance of local
currency-based bonds so that governments and companies in the region
can procure funds in a stable way.
11) Japanese employees at dental unit on Yokota Air Base taking
X-rays without license as part of treatment
TOKYO SHIMBUN (Page 25) (Abridged slightly)
May 2, 2008
Several Japanese employees working at the dental department on U.S.
Yokota Air Base (straddling Tokyo's Fussa and other municipalities)
have been taking X-rays of patients without a license, it was
learned yesterday. The Japanese employees are governed by Japanese
law. A Ministry of Defense source said: "If such is true, it's
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illegal. We would like to confirm the matter."
According to several employees, they work at a dentistry unit for
U.S. servicemen, their families, and civilian employees. Some 20
Japanese employees working as dental hygienists or dental assistants
have undergone X-ray photograph training since last fall. About 10
members have completed the training. Some of them have been
photographing patients as part of treatment. Employees who have yet
to complete the training are also said to be photographing patients,
operating machines under the pretext of on the job training.
Shooting X-ray images involves the risk of being exposed to
radiation. For this reason, only physicians, dentists, and
radiological technicians are allowed to shoot X-ray pictures under
the Radiological Technologist Law. Violators face up to one year in
prison, a fine of up to 500,000 yen, or both.
Becoming a radiological technician requires the passage of a
national examination to obtain a license from the health, labor and
welfare minister. Completing the U.S. military training course does
not mean obtaining a license. A MOD Labor Management Division
official said: "The Japanese employees are subject to Japanese law.
Taking X-ray photographs without a license is illegal. We are now in
talks with the U.S. military on the matter, but we hear that (the
Japanese employees) are (now) under training. We would like to
confirm the facts."
According to a base-connected person, USFJ issued a notice dated
October 29, 2007, to the Japanese employees saying: "As a result of
a full examination of the matter, we have concluded that shooting
X-ray images is appropriate and free from any legal problems."
The USFJ press department has told the Tokyo Shimbun: "We are aware
of the circumstances, but it will take a little more time on matters
that are under talks with the Japanese government."
12) Female employee in her 30s: "I wanted to refuse (taking X-rays).
I am worried"
TOKYO SHIMBUN (Page 25) (Abridged slightly)
May 2, 2008
"The U.S. military told me there is no need to worry, but I am
concerned because I don't have any technical knowledge." The comment
came from an anxious-looking female employee in her 30s who is
actually taking X-rays without a license after undergoing training.
Her workplace is visited by a dozen or so patients daily, and X-rays
are shot for about a half of them. "I wanted to refuse (taking
X-rays) as much as possible, but (shooting X-rays) is unavoidable as
part of my job. I need to follow orders and do so."
People operating dental X-ray equipment are said to have a lower
risk of developing leukemia or cancer than those using chest X-ray
machines. But concerns still remain.
Another female employee working at the unit for several years has
taken X-rays of over ten people daily during her five-day training.
"After completing the training, a doctor has sometimes ordered me to
shoot X-rays. If any problems occurred to the bodies of patients or
myself, I wonder if the Japanese government and the U.S. military
would deal with them. I am worried."
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The Japanese government is the employer of the Japanese employees
working at U.S. military bases. Another female employee, a licensed
dental hygienist, indicated that she had worried that (the Japanese
government) might strip her of her license, but a military official
in charge said to her, "Your position will be safe."
According to a person concerned, the U.S. military has been giving
training to Japanese employees as well since it introduced digital
X-ray equipment last year. The purpose is to facilitate dental
treatment.
13) Insurance system for the elderly: Upper House LDP to propose
full exemption from fees by low-income persons
MAINICHI (Page 2) (Excerpt)
May 2, 2008
In connection with the medical system for the elderly, the Upper
House Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) members (chaired by former
Health and Labor Minister Hidehisa Otsuji) yesterday firmed up a
policy course of compiling this month a proposed revision of the
system centered on fully exempting from premium fees low income
persons. They will then present the plan to the government. The
members will coordinate in the direction of exempting from insurance
premiums those low-income persons whose full incomes fall below the
basic pension (of 66,000 yen per month per single household). Under
the current system, premiums are lowered at the most to 70 PERCENT .
The government, as well, is expected to give consideration to the
proposal.
14) LDP, DPJ each trying to woo Hiranuma over to their party
YOMIURI (Page 4) (Full)
May 2, 2008
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and main opposition
Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) have sent out positive signals to
Takeo Hiranuma, former international trade and industry minister,
who bolted the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in opposition to the
government's policy of privatizing the state-run postal services,
with his cooperation after the next House of Representatives
election.
DPJ President Ichiro Ozawa invited Hiranuma to a Japanese restaurant
in Akasaka, Tokyo, on the night of April 28, and they enjoyed
singing karaoke songs there. Ozawa reportedly proposed forming a new
party and called for cooperation for the DPJ. Hiranuma gave a vague
reply.
On the night of April 30, LDP Secretary General Bunmei Ibuki dined
with Hiranuma. The two once belonged to the former Kamei faction,
now called the Ibuki faction. They seem to have exchanged views on
the internal situation of the LDP.
Hiranuma explained his meeting with Ozawa: "There was nothing fishy
about our discussion. I am not planning to cooperate with Mr.
Ozawa." A person close to Hiranuma pointed out:
"(Hiranuma) has been regarded as supplementary force. As he held a
meeting with Mr. Ozawa, he was able to have the LDP recognize his
political presence with an eye on political realignment."
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15) Former Defense Minister Koike forms policy group of female Diet
members, motivated perhaps by desire for prime minister's post
MAINICHI (Page 5) (Full)
May 2, 2008
With the Fukuda Cabinet's support rates plummeting in the polls,
former Defense Minister Yuriko Koike has been boosting her political
presence. Koike announced yesterday the formation of a policy group
of three female House of Representatives members. She, along with
former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, also was involved last
month in the founding of a parliamentary league on environmental
issues. Speculation has been rife in the ruling Liberal Democratic
Party (LDP) that she made those moves motivated by her ambition to
succeed Yasuo Fukuda as the prime minister.
Koike said at a press conference held yesterday in the Diet
building: "Women are Japan's largest untapped energy. I would like
policy for women to be made by women." The policy group is named
Tokyo Projects of and by Ladies (TPL).
The female lawmakers who showed up at the press conference were
Kuniko Inoguchi, former state minister in charge of Japan's
declining birthrate, and Lower House member Yukari Sato. Koike, a
Lower House member, represents the Tokyo No. 10 constituency. Sato,
a Lower House member elected in the Tokai proportional
representation bloc, will run in the next Lower House election as a
candidate for the Tokyo No. 5 constituency. Inoguchi is a Lower
House member elected in the Tokyo proportional representation bloc.
Therefore, the three will work together mainly in Tokyo.
When asked by the press about her name being mentioned as a
candidate for the next prime minister, Koike responded: "It is a
great honor, but I am now a foot soldier who is firming up my
political footing for the next Lower House election."
Koike is also secretary general of the Parliamentarians' League to
Achieve the Kyoto Protocol. Former Prime Minister Koizumi is
honorary advisor to the league. She held a meeting on April 9 with
Koizumi and Seiji Maehara, former president of the main opposition
Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), to exchange views. A senior member
of the Machimura faction, to which Koike belongs, made this comment:
"She has earnestly attended the weekly meetings of the faction. She
has good sense, so it is safe to bet that she has taken actions with
an eye on the future political situation."
DONOVAN