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Aso is not just right-leaning. It is a misleading expression. Aso is firmly right-wing in Japan's political spectrum. Especially in foreign policy. As for Japan's militarist past, he may be an apologist.

As for economic policy, they are not keen on income redistribution, in comparison with other political parties. More pro-business. Not necessarily for a small government in the real sense. However, they cut down their bureaucracy by some 40%. over 10 years. However, they suck up to their own special interests.

As for social and cultural issues, they are also conservative. No gay marriages, no peace movement, no radical environment agenda, no feminism. No usual left-wing social agendas.