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Thanks for tuning in again to the Japan Considered Podcast. Or, welcome, if this is your first visit. Each week we consider here the longer-term significance of recent events for Japan's domestic politics and international relations. I'm Robert Angel, creator and host of the Podcast.
This week we consider Shinzo Abe's formal announcement of his candidacy for the LDP presidency, and whether Abe, if elected, will become a Factionist or Populist prime minister for Japan -- as we've used those terms on this program.
We then consider the initial submission of fiscal year 2007 budget proposals by Japan's ministries and Agencies, and discuss a bit the politics of the budget process. As mentioned, for more comprehensive explanation of Japan's government budgetmaking processes look to the work of University of Michigan Professor, John C. Campbell. Click here to go to a Japan Considered Project interview with John that includes references to his publications
