In order to maintain a stable society, the central government s most important task is to not let people starve. Japan has been enjoying an era of plenty, but it is not isolated from the kinds of food crises that often occur in developing countries. Such a crisis is now quietly approaching. With the help of graphics, Nikkei examines the supply and demand for dairy, fish and farm products.
With a single-seat district to be cut in Yamaguchi, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could end up fighting for the remaining seats and resulting influence.