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The article examines politics and government in Japan. A split within the governing Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) created by an increase in the sales tax proposed by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is discussed. The use of nationalism as a political asset by the opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is examined, particularly a proposal to alter the country's constitution.

Reports on criticism of Japan's Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori from within his own political party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Statements by Mori which have indicated that he favors the nationalism of pre-World War II Japan and emperor worship; The rate at which Mori's popularity has fallen; Fear among the LDP that it will lose its ruling position in Japanese politics.

The article focuses on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his plan to amend the Japanese Constitution. Topics include the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) efforts to replace the active 1946 constitution, the public support for constitutional amendments, and the Abe's focus on 'public order' and nationalism.