Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is also leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), announces DPJ campaign pledges at the party's headquarters. Photo: AFP
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is also leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), announces DPJ campaign pledges at the party's headquarters. Photo: AFP
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Despite flaws, democracy is here to stay

Masayuki Tadokoro says Japan must reaffirm its values, given there's no viable alternative

MASAYUKI TADOKORO

Updated: 1:59am, 4 Dec, 2012

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is also leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), announces DPJ campaign pledges at the party's headquarters. Photo: AFP
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who is also leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), announces DPJ campaign pledges at the party's headquarters. Photo: AFP
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