JAPANS 'NOW YOU SEE ME NOW YOU DON'T' REFORMS

News from Japan these days is contradictory. There seems to be no consensus whatsoever about whether Takenaka and his team of 'hard landing' specialists are going to get the political backing they need. Risking a revolt in his own party, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has today ben giving the appearance of standing firm in support of his