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National Diet (Japanese parliament) Yukio Hatoyama confirmed as prime minister (PM), replacing Taro Aso, yesterday.

After more than half a century of struggle in the path of opposition, finally for the first time, Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) became ruling party. Since established in 1996, this newly mastered DPJ government.

"I am very excited to welcome this historical change. The battle begins now," said 62-year leader in front of parliament as quoted by the Associated Press. After the official was PM, Hatoyama promised to prioritize the economy. Cutting government spending, freezing the tax increase plan, and control the national bureaucracy into three main agendas such Aso replacement.

Grandson of the late Prime Ichiro Hatoyama had also promised to improve ties Japan and neighboring countries in Asia. So far, under Aso government, diplomatic relations in the tidal region. Although never reap the controversy, once again confirms Hatoyama intention to put forward a foreign policy more independent from Washington.

But, an alumnus of Stanford University is also committed to establish a more open relationship with the President of the United States (U.S.) Barack Obama. Unlike the relationship over the years, Hatoyama called honesty and transparency as a foundation. "So far, Japan is too passive. Therefore, I will make it more active," said the new PM will start its international debut of the UN General Assembly session in New York next week.

Yesterday (16 / 9), Hatoyama looks dashing in a black suit coat, striped tie, gold, and color matching handkerchief. As usual, Miyuki who set the fashion DPJ leader. "The clothes he wore today (yesterday) represents the gold medal," said the mother of a child who is active as a speaker and resource person in seminars such lifestyles.

Compartment changes was carried Hatoyama reap negative reaction among some. Especially, the conservative political doubted the father of one child. Hatoyama politics and experience minimal DPJ makes some Japanese people pessimistic. "This is a very big change. But, change is usually filled with uncertainty. Beginners are always faced with the problem," said Tsuneo Watanabe, a senior political analyst at the Tokyo Foundation.