A city councilman pursues purpose and dignity in suburban Japan

The city of Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture, population 435,000, is quiet for its size. Lying less than an hour’s train ride to the northeast of mega-metropolis Tokyo, Kashiwa – home to many commuters and their families – presents a calm contrast to the hectic pace of its big-city neighbor. Politics in Kashiwa is milder, too.
The post A city councilman pursues purpose and dignity in suburban Japan appeared first on Asia Times.Asia TimesRead More