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| − | The '''Democratic Party of Japan''' | + | The '''Democratic Party of Japan''' is the second largest political party of [[Japan]]. The DPJ led the government from 2009 to 2012 under prime ministers [[Yukio Hatoyama]], [[Naoto Kan]], and Yoshihiko Noda. It was defeated in the general election of 2012, which brought the long-ruling [[Liberal Democratic Party of Japan|Liberal Democratic Party]] back to power. |
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The DPJ is a center-left party, but advocates free-market enterprise, in contrast to the [[Social Democratic Party of Japan|Social Democratic Party]]. The current head is Katsuya Okada, leader of the opposition. | The DPJ is a center-left party, but advocates free-market enterprise, in contrast to the [[Social Democratic Party of Japan|Social Democratic Party]]. The current head is Katsuya Okada, leader of the opposition. | ||
[[Category: Japanese Political Parties]] | [[Category: Japanese Political Parties]] | ||
Revision as of 07:29, May 9, 2015
The Democratic Party of Japan is the second largest political party of Japan. The DPJ led the government from 2009 to 2012 under prime ministers Yukio Hatoyama, Naoto Kan, and Yoshihiko Noda. It was defeated in the general election of 2012, which brought the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party back to power.
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The DPJ is a center-left party, but advocates free-market enterprise, in contrast to the Social Democratic Party. The current head is Katsuya Okada, leader of the opposition.