Bloodless Coup

Is Japan's Foreign Policy Turning?

I'm no expert on the leaders of the LDP, but it's interesting how quickly the press and analysis has turned regarding Prime Minister Abe's successor. In a few days it's gone from Aso being a sure thing, to it likely being Fukuda. If it is Fukuda, there may be changes. The BBC describes him as much more "conciliatory" toward China and North Korea than Abe and Aso are.