Many people around the world are fascinated with this year's U.S. presidential election. These beautiful ladies, fully aware of Barack Obama's Hawaiian heritage (also a plus in Japan), hail from the city of Obama in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Understandably the city of Obama is enthusiastic about one of the two presidential candidates, and city leaders welcome any potential financial boost given their slightly ragged local economy. (Photo credit: Toru Yamanaka, AFP/Getty Images.)
But interest in Japan does not compare to feelings in Africa as Obama officially clinched the Democratic Party's nomination this week. (He mathematically clinched some time ago.) These positive feelings are deep and profound.
I must say it's wonderful to see so many people around the world viewing the United States and her people much more favorably.
