A new month, a new leader

Written by: adekun on 1 September, 2008 9:22 pm - Filed under: blog

Perhaps in a last ditch attempt to improve his approval ratings, Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda today announced his surprise resignation. The expectation is there will be an internal election sometime soon to choose conservative Taro Aso to press on with the many reforms.
This will give the replacement about the same time the other two enjoyed, since the general election must be within a year.

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2 responses to A new month, a new leader »

  • Fred Wilgenburg

    4 September, 2008 #

    Adekun,
    I am interested in finding a japanese blog site where individuals discuss and/or contemplate suicide. Any suggestions? I want to be of help/encouragement to hurting people yet I need a way to read and comment with them. My site is http://www.peacewithinreach.com.
    Thanks for considering my inquiry for your info..
    Fred W.

  • adekun

    5 September, 2008 #

    Hi Fred,
    I haven’t been here that long. I expect you already know of aokigahara (青木ヶ原), a forest at the base of Mt Fuji. People here have a tendency to form suicide pacts. Perhaps you may be able to find internet groups or forums. Being proficient in Japanese literacy is a must. I’m sorry I can’t be of much help and can only wish you good luck with your quest.

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