Obama for Obama

Being in Japan, its sad to say that one of my first tasks was to visit the city of Obama, Japan. For those of you who do not know, this city became a bit of a spectacle during the U.S. Preisdential Elections 2008 Primaries in February 2008. No joke! Not only is the frienship organization named 'Obama for Obama' but the city is plastered with Obama periphernalia and trinkets- everything from Obama cookies, to Yukadas (Japanese male dress), to Headbands and bumper stickers. I hope Sarah finds hers in the mail soon.

The Obama for Obama organization is just that- an organization that supports the Obama movement, whilst promoting his name internationally throughout the Eastern Asian countries. Even though it has brought fame to Obama himself, there is no doubt about the fame that has beenm bestowed upon Obama, Japan itself. This sleepy town of 30,000 has a beach, two festivals and a McDonald's, not more than that.

Now, its September, two months before the election date. I wonder how they will... celebrate? I am Rather hopeful they will celebrate, but there is always that slight chance a one Vice-presidential elect will spurt the Republican devotion. I just hope they don't have to go to any limit to change the name of the city afterwards.

If Obama is elected, the city will truly prosper. Even CNN has made a visit to the city to interview one of the American JETs working in the city. Regardless, I got what I wanted.

Now let's move on to more important things... Japanese politics and a faultering economy.