Japan's voters Sunday soundly rejected the ruling party that has set the nation's course for more than half a century, choosing instead an untested rival to grapple with a weakening economy and an aging society.

The historic change in government could usher in a new era for Japanese politics that replaces the staid consensus that guided Japan in its postwar boom years with a more fractious, competitive environment. But it also raises major questions about whether the newcomers can solve Japan's deep structural problems and reassure a people increasingly uncertain about their future.

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1. Sidney wrote: I don’t see much of anything in this article about how the new party proposes to govern, except that it is more liberal.  What a pile of words with little information.  Did I miss anything? August 30, 11:45 pm | [comment link]

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