The DPJ failed to present an easy-to-understand, clear policy to the people. In that sense, DPJ doesn't have enough to be the ruling party.

Abe is very popular but lacks experience as a politician.

What's been the backbone of social stability has changed as the number of part-time and temporary workers goes up.

What we're seeing is a result of Koizumi's diminishing popularity -- the 'Koizumi effect' is wearing off.

We get more exposure to crowds we don't normally play in front of.

See, I'm a believer that people are born with a sense of cooking. It's something within them that really gives them the ability to create and to understand flavors.