The victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election has been greeted with concern and anxiety among political and business leaders, and the general public around the globe, who fear relations with Washington will worsen under his presidency.
But at least one influential Japanese commentator doesn't seem worried.
Former Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto welcomes Trump's win, saying it offers Japan an opportunity to become more independent and claiming Trump will leave a greater legacy than any other president in U.S. history if he achieves the policies he pledged.