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Apr 19 2007 6 Comments

Western Tokyo wannabes

With local elections just around the corner, these bingo-like billboards boasting pictures of each area’s candidates are currently as ubiquitous in Tokyo as hostess bars and convenience stores.

Japanese elections

However, being ineligible to vote makes delving into any of the candidates detailed proposals a pointless exercise, and anyway, Japanese democracy appears to entail nothing more than maintaining the status quo and electing relatives of previous runners. Yet judging the pictures alone, young Leo Suzuki would possibly be worth a punt; his manly pose and martial arts prowess making him appear to be a man who could perhaps make something happen.

Japanese politician

That said, Hiroko Kano might well be a woman but she is equally manly — maybe even more so.

female Japanese politician

But when all is said and done, surely super suave ‘Shoko’ should seal the deal, as he is speedy, open, kind and an opinion leader. Plus perhaps more importantly, he is hot too.

hot Japanese politician

Categorized: Current Affairs, Photography

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  1. jc23 says

    4/19/2007 at 11:34 pm

    Oh, he’s a hottie alright!

    I’d just love to take of those glasses, loosen that tie, and ruffle his hair!!

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  2. Kaspian says

    4/20/2007 at 1:21 pm

    Suzuki looks like he should be on the cover of a box of cereal…

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  3. claytonian says

    4/20/2007 at 3:32 pm

    Obviously Shouko thought it was a dating service he was getting into.

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  4. Ken says

    4/22/2007 at 11:16 pm

    Nice photos. I see Kano’s backed by the Communist Party – that might help explain the utilitarian hair style…

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  5. MTC says

    5/2/2007 at 2:34 pm

    I was seated next to Shoko-san at a wedding in November last year. We discussed local economic development issues and his reelection plans. When the microphone was being passed around for the salutations to the bride and groom, he was one of the two persons from our table (I was the other) who got a chance to speak. Not only did he have a silky smooth delivery, he was roll-on-the-floor funny.

    Sorry you tell you, JC23. but he’s happily married.

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