Japan's Economics Minister Heizo Takenaka delivers a stump speech in front of his campaign car in Hachinohe, some 630 km (390 miles) north of Tokyo July 2, 2004, ahead of the July 11 Upper House election. Armed with data showing an upturn in the Japanese economy, Takaneka tells voters in this northern city that they will soon enjoy the fruits of the government's economic reforms. Picture taken July 2, 2004. REUTERS/George Nishiyama YN/CP