The Fukui Prefecture town that shares its name with new U.S. President Barack Obama celebrated his inauguration Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. About 300 people, including members of the Obama for Obama support group, stayed up late to watch the... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Wed, Jan 21 2009
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