Volume 02, Number 15.

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This week we take a closer look at Ichiro Ozawa's first week as President of the Democratic Party of Japan. I focus on what his selection and presidency can tell us about the distinction between factionist and populist party leaders. Then we consider a surprising development in the North Korean abduction issues. And finally we take a web audio tour of this site, www.Japan Considered.org.

Best wishes for the Easter weekend, and drop back by on Friday, the 28th.