August 14, 2009
Aso’s Greatest Hits
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 When he came to office last September, Prime Minister Taro Aso was praised for his love of manga, which supporters said was evidence of his common touch. Ten months later, the embattled PM’s frequent mistakes reading kanji have fueled the opposite view: his brain has been dulled by […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009
When he came to office last September, Prime Minister Taro Aso was praised for his love of manga, which supporters said was evidence of his common touch. Ten months later, the embattled PM’s frequent mistakes reading kanji have fueled the opposite view: his brain has been dulled by comics. Here’s a rundown of some notable gaffes.
