Cooperation, friction to continue with Japan

Of late, the political atmosphere in Japan has been turbulent. The reason is that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) only controls the House of Representatives, while the opposition parties have a majority in the House of Councilors.

The LDP's rule and its capability to implement policies is severely impaired.

Prime Minister Taro Aso has chalked up no major achievements in social reform, economic recovery, and other issues of concern to the Japanese public. Scandals involving cabinet members from the LDP have also been exposed.