Restoring Vitality to Japan

The Democratic Party of Japan's Policy Platform for Government

Putting People's Lives First
The Democratic Party of Japan
www.dpj.or.jp

Fourteen years have passed since the former Democratic Party was established, and twelve years have already elapsed since the present Democratic Party of Japan was formed. It took all these years to realise a change in government.

For me, the greatest source of satisfaction over these years has been the large number of people who have joined the Democratic Party of Japan with high aspirations and a deep knowledge of public policy.

Today, the people have entrusted the Democratic Party of Japan with the reins of government. Needless to say, it is not possible for me to bear this heavy responsibility by myself alone.

The DPJ's highly diverse range of human resources are working hard, both in the government and in the party, to respond to the people's trust and to support the nation's progress. I hope that you will take some time to familiarise yourself with the valiant efforts of the men and women of the DPJ.

The DPJ is one united team.

My job is to bring together the diverse capabilities and efforts of these men and women in order to respond in good faith to the trust the people have placed in us. Without any doubt, we shall succeed in realising reform and restoring vitality to Japan.

Naoto Kan

Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Party of Japan