FACTBOX-Japan PM Abe scorecard: What to watch for after election


  • World
  • Sunday, 21 Jul 2013

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe cemented his hold on power in an election on Sunday, ending six years of parliamentary deadlock with a big win in the upper house.

Here are some key issues and dates to watch, to see whether Abe is using his mandate to keep campaign promises for economic reform.

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