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Even though Obama has never visited this west coast port-town half a world away from his landmark US presidential campaign, the residents of Obama, Japan have caught Obama-mania.
Confectionery treats sporting Obama's likeness have sprung up in the bakeries, headbands are in the works and signs (see ab0ve) grace hotel lobbies in the city.
City officials even send the Illinois Senator care packages complete with a good luck doll with the Japanese characters for "victory" emblazoned across it's chest. Indeed, officials in Obama (Japanese for "Little Beach") have formed support groups and, if Obama wins the White House, plan on sending a delegation to visit him in the Oval Office. They also hope it will raise the profile of their city and increase tourism.
This story is really cute. It reminds me of Kenyans who have named a beer in his honor.
Talk about a president who can restore our image abroad.
Confectionery treats sporting Obama's likeness have sprung up in the bakeries, headbands are in the works and signs (see ab0ve) grace hotel lobbies in the city.
"Obama gives good speeches and has a good voice, so I want him to do well. And, of course, we share the same name," said Seiji Fujiwara, a hotel executive and leader of a local support group established earlier this month for the Illinois senator.
City officials even send the Illinois Senator care packages complete with a good luck doll with the Japanese characters for "victory" emblazoned across it's chest. Indeed, officials in Obama (Japanese for "Little Beach") have formed support groups and, if Obama wins the White House, plan on sending a delegation to visit him in the Oval Office. They also hope it will raise the profile of their city and increase tourism.
This story is really cute. It reminds me of Kenyans who have named a beer in his honor.
Talk about a president who can restore our image abroad.
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