Japan to Replace PM Kan Next Week

[Astronuc]

Japan likely to replace unpopular PM Kan next week
http://news.yahoo.com/japan-likely-replace-unpopular-pm-kan-next-week-101428334.html

Folks seem to disatisfied with Kan's administration and the government response to Fukushima event and recovery in the wake of the Great Tohoku Earthquake and tsumanis.

It will mean a change in direction.

 

[rootX]

That's bit too much of a change (in leadership) in the last 5 years.

 

[rootX]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14866276

His departure is viewed as a major embarrassment for Mr Noda, who only took office last week and was due to tackle the recovery effort from the disaster, correspondents say.

Mr Noda is Japan's sixth prime minister in five years after his predecessor, Naoto Kan, resigned.