But so far, though PM Kan has urged participation, it is still not officially in.

FORBES: Yomiuri's New Year's Editorial

It is now questionable that PM Kan can get his budget proposal through both houses of the Diet.

FORBES: The LDP's "Shadow" Budget Priorities

The much anticipated meeting was cancelled by PM Kan when it became clear that not all parties within the governing coalition and not all members of the DPJ itself would support it.

FORBES: Entitlement Reform Plan Due This Month