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The article focuses on Yoshihiko Noda, the prime minister of Japan. Topics include his election, his economic policies to help disaster relief about the 2011 tsunami, and foreign relations with the U.S. and China. Details related to his policy to stop the rivalry in his party, the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), and to work with the Liberal Democratic Party, are also included.

The article discusses Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan. Particular focus is given to his attempts to remain in power despite strong opposition to his continued leadership, both from within his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) and from other parties. Some analysts say that Kan may dissolve parliament or resign late in the summer of 2011. Topics discussed include the impact of the Sendai Earthquake of 2011 on Japanese politics and former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi.