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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Just for Fun: Japanese Politics – The Truth Hurts!

Submitted by zurui on November 15, 2010 – 4:33 amNo Comment

“I despise each and every one of you!” Not really but that is what one candidate professes. I figure with all of the seriousness (or lack of) in politics, here is a guy that never claimed to be a witch, is not a tea party member (although he probably likes tea) and will most-likely never be elected to any political office. I guess it pays to be honest!

If that does not garner your vote, maybe Yuya Uchida’s slogan “if you’re gonna refrain then at least put a vote in for rock’n’roll” does. Enjoy! By the way, Uchida got 54,000 votes in the Tokyo Governor’s election.