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Sachiko Sakamaki
For Sachiko Sakamaki's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2012
Bond yields could soar if Noda's tax hike plan stalls
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says doubling the consumption tax is a necessary remedy to address soaring debt and social welfare costs, and while his opponents don't disagree, they're still not going to let him do it.
BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2010
Fujii: An inflation target would hit workers, aged
Former Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said he opposes Bank of Japan inflation targets proposed by members of his ruling party because rising consumer prices would hurt the elderly and salaried workers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2009
With election looming, Hatoyama must act fast to win over public
Newly elected Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama has a maximum of four months to convince voters to oust the party his grandfather founded from five decades of government rule.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2008
Aso to be LDP 'funeral director' for delaying poll?
Taro Aso was so confident that he would call a quick election after becoming prime minister in September that he postponed moving into the official residence.
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2008
Public seen tiring of hereditary politics
Japan's history is one of family dynasties, from the Emperor's 1,400-year lineage to the father-son inheritance of kabuki theater roles. And then there's the Cabinet chosen by Prime Minister Taro Aso.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2008
U.S.-China ties worry Ishihara
Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, head of Asia's wealthiest metropolis, says the United States and China will form stronger ties and leave Japan behind because of the two countries' "money worship."

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