's an economic organization founded in May 2002 by amalgamation of Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations) and Nikkeiren (Japan Federation of Employers' Associations). Its 1,662 members consist of 1,343 companies, 130 industrial associations, and 47 regional economic organizations (as of June 22, 2007). For most of the post-war period, the Keidanren has been the voice of big business in Japan and's generally considered the most conservative of the country's three major economic or… (More on Keidanren)