Rie Yamaki Student, 24 Nobuteru Ishihara would be good as he is concerned with people. The other candidates are concerned about Japan as a country and not so much about the people. Dairong Hang Office worker (China) Ishihara would be best. He is young, ...

Shigemi Kurono Housewife I was upset and disappointed. Fukuda acted irresponsibly by quitting after only a year in office. I think we should be allowed to vote for our prime minister. Taichi Kameda Magazine designer, 40 Young people want a leader who’s like a ...

Takafumi Imamura, 31 Government officer It’s rude when people are late for something important. Guests should never be late for a wedding or funeral, unless there’s an emergency. Josephine Pancia Solicitor (Aussie) It’s unforgivable for adults to physically or emotionally hurt children. There is ...

Wendi Hailey, 28 Editorial assistant (U.S.) I miss the friendliness of Chicago. People will often acknowledge strangers with a smile or a “good morning,” which can mean a lot, especially to someone who is going through a difficult time. Jeanne Price, 25 English teacher ...