Today's News "Hilary, here comes the cavalry!"

Sakigake on the web, website of rigional paper in Akita Prefecture, reported a old-line Japanese Inn stood up for struggling Democrat Candidate Hilary Clinton.
The name of the inn is "HIRARI" similarly pronounced to "HIRALY" in Japanese decided to support Sen. Clinton by providing "Kurikinton (Japanese sweet made by chestnuts)".

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Hirari Kurikinton for Hilary Clinton..hahaha.

Today's News "Obama's Japan diplomacy?"

Japanese conservative paper, Saneki Shimbun's daily clumn on 24th cited We love Obama movement in Obama city. The column introduced Obama city is beautiful city called "Oceanfront Nara(Old capital)" for its well preserved traditional architectures. On the other hand, as to Sen. Barack Obama,
it claims he hardly talks about his Japan diplomacy. The hardnose paper also added the city is where Mr. and Mrs. Chimura was abducted by North Korean agents.

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At least we know he knowns Japan has Obama city...

Today's News "CNN News, Obama city, Japan"

J-Cast, Japanese web media reported on 28th, CNN will broadcast live "Obama cheering event" to be held in Obama city on 4ht March(JST).
The web news site cited an episode when Barack Obama visited Japan. A custom officer told his the public agent is from Obama city. Mr.Obama reportedly joked "I'm from Obama city".

Now, CNN. It's getting worlod wide event, isn't it?

Today's News "Did you know OBAMA hamburg steak?"

Yomiuri onlie, web division of Japan's most selling paper reported member of "Unofficial Obama Supporters Organiation" and obama citizens cannot wait 4th March when Democrats primaries will be held in Ohio and Texas that is called one of the most crucial event in the candidate race. CNN has already prepared to broadcast the sensation.

They will unveil "Obama hamburg steak" and "Obama manju (Japanese sweet)" on the day...

Today's News "OBAMA DARUMA dispatched, a secret weapon to win the race"

Asahi Shimbun, Japan's second largest news paper reported Toshio Murakami, Mayor of Obama city announced the city officially ship "Must win Daruma" to Sen. Barack Obama. (snip) it also reported Alcelina Wilson, 27, assistant English teacher, sent an encourage letter to Michelle Obama. See picture

Being originated in an Indian ancient Budhism legend, Daruma is a small round shape red doll that is a winning symbol of today's Japanese elections. When you decided to run for the election in Japan, you draw an eye ball of Daruma. You draw the other eye ball just after you won the election.

Today's News "OBAMA vs OBAMA"

Japanese website J-cast reported on 14th , the battle of OBAMA has began. It quoted from some sports paper "Obama hot spring in Nagasaki prefecture" bid for "Obama in Japan" race.

As far as I searched other source, Obama city gave no comment on the issue.

Today's News "OBAMA is winning, OBAMA is getting popular"

Nikkan Sports, Japan's most selling sports paper reported on 15th Total number of delegates acquired by Barak Obama has exceeds Hilary Clinton's for the first time since the Democrat Candidate race began. It also reported Japan's "Unofficial Obama Supporters Organizaion" has won the second largest page views in Yahoo! USA news section.

They also noted total number of the of "the supporters" now 32, from previously reported 17.

Today's News "7 straight wins!"

Sanspo.com, an affiliate of Sankei Sports news paper reported, Sen. Barack Obama's victories in Metropolitan areas with enthusiasm in Obama city. A series of media appearance has made Obama city win world class recognition, the web site said.

Now, 7 in a row. Go, Obama Go!!

Today's News "Cheer up Obama, from Obama"

Fukui Shimbun Online, a local news paper reported the establishment of "Unofficial Obama Supporters Organization" with a picture of the banner cheering Barack Obama.
The members of the supporters are reportedly 16. Most of them are engaging tourism industry. Secretary general of the organization, Mr. Seiji Fujiwara said "we would like Obama city to be chosen by more and more people as a tourist destination."
They gave their speciality product, Wakasa-nuribashi, traditional chopsticks, along with the mayors personal message and city gouide to Sen. Barack Obama when he announced to run for the election. The organization was formed just before "Mega Tuesday". He display the banner lettered "Cheer up Obama" in Japanese in a lobby of the hotel he runs. (see the picture)

As of today, no response from Sen. Barack Obama...

Today's News "World Class President, World Class Tourist Spot"

Sankei news, conservative Japanese media website reported Obama boom in Obama city. In the news, Seiji Fujiwara, 55, Secretary genaral of "Unofficial Obama Supporters Organization" said "Mr. Obama shall be world class Presient, and Obama city will be world class tourist spot."

Obama Tourist Information Website....Oh, no. only in Japanese. They should take more effort to make it better.

Today's News "OBAMA supporters launched"

Sponichi Annex, a Japanese Sports Paper (Web) reported "Unofficial Obama Supporters Organization" has been launched in Obama city, Fukui Prefecture, Japan by its citizens. The paper introduced the community movement to support Sen. Barack Obama that has been gradually spread over the city with increased expectation of winning the presidential race.
The city official commented "The name of our city OBAMA has been winning popularity. We strongly expect that he would win the election to help our city get more attention."

The legend has just started here. Who did expect some Japanese become one of the most committed supporter...
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