japan
new prime minister - Aso - tax cuts to increase spending
	somewhat different from different from previous - catholic
	strong focus on econ, though ldp is generally neo-lib in regard to econ
	shore up ldp support in upper house
	diplomacy
	talked about how japan improved situations in taiwan and korea, even though positive talk of occupation is looked down on
	diplo with asian region and US, reliant on US for defense
	minor issues with territories in dispute in the north with russia
		fisheries, oil, strategic importance