VoicesinJapan have your say What's your impression of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife, Akie? May 1, 2015 06:01 am JST May 1, 2015 | 07:08 am JST 15 Comments ©2024 GPlusMedia Inc. A must-buy product at Don Quijote! See what's trending at Don Quijote in Japan and why you should get them! Learn More Teach English in Japan Join the leaders of English Education for Children in Japan! Apply Now Sort by Oldest Latest Popular 15 Comments Login to comment sillygirl May 1, 2015 07:37 am JST I thought she was going to be a powerhouse especially since she went to bat for Miss International Ikumi yoshimatsu but then nothing. 1 ( +1 / -0 ) USB May 1, 2015 07:38 am JST Probably speaks English better than he does. Did you listen to him before the US Congress? aaaaarrgh it was pretty painful to listen to. 3 ( +5 / -2 ) Commodore Shmidlap (Retired) May 1, 2015 08:45 am JST Like a lot of smart, capable women she married downward. 4 ( +6 / -2 ) Serrano May 1, 2015 08:55 am JST Shinzo called her "the household opposition," ha ha for her outspoken views. She is a fine First Lady. 3 ( +5 / -2 ) Sabrage May 1, 2015 10:13 am JST I presented a seminar to Mrs Abe last year. On first impressions she's very cultured and very generous. Mrs Abe was more interested in understanding everyday people and life. (BTW, the title 'First Lady' isn't used for the wife of a prime minister as he is not the head of state.) 3 ( +6 / -3 ) John-San May 1, 2015 10:44 am JST Very lucky to a husband who is such great person and Prime Minister -8 ( +3 / -11 ) FightingViking May 1, 2015 11:22 am JST She would make a MUCH better Prime Minister than her hubby... 5 ( +7 / -2 ) Paustovsky May 1, 2015 11:41 am JST It's not as good as my Michael Caine one. 1 ( +1 / -0 ) stormcrow May 1, 2015 12:20 pm JST Never thought about it. Never knew her name until now. Should I care? -3 ( +0 / -3 ) Wc626 May 1, 2015 12:32 pm JST Akie speaks her mind. Something japanese women don't usually do and are traditionally kept in the shadows. Especially in japanese political circles. BTW, Akie admired Laura Bush. Which gives Akie a very favorable impression. 2 ( +3 / -1 ) inshikoku May 1, 2015 04:38 pm JST Apparently no kids. Oh well - end of this dynasty. She seems nice, quirky, life of her own and I wonder the extent to which she keeps 'Mr Akie' on a leash. I'd like to meet her one day. -1 ( +1 / -2 ) bruinfan May 1, 2015 04:45 pm JST I wish she could be the next prime minister of Japan. Do you think Japanese people are ready for it? 1 ( +2 / -1 ) Kurobune May 1, 2015 05:31 pm JST PM Abe is just as fortunate to have her as POTUS is to have Michelle ! 0 ( +2 / -2 ) mukashiyokatta May 2, 2015 01:12 am JST Don't know her, never met her, so it would be unfair to comment. -2 ( +1 / -3 ) gokai_wo_maneku May 2, 2015 04:58 pm JST She was in last years Gay Pride Parade, riding along with some drag queens. I LIKE her! 1 ( +2 / -1 ) Login to leave a comment Facebook users Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts. Facebook Connect Login with your JapanToday account Remember Me Forgot password? User registration
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sillygirl
I thought she was going to be a powerhouse especially since she went to bat for Miss International Ikumi yoshimatsu but then nothing.
USB
Probably speaks English better than he does. Did you listen to him before the US Congress? aaaaarrgh it was pretty painful to listen to.
Commodore Shmidlap (Retired)
Like a lot of smart, capable women she married downward.
Serrano
Shinzo called her "the household opposition," ha ha for her outspoken views.
She is a fine First Lady.
Sabrage
I presented a seminar to Mrs Abe last year.
On first impressions she's very cultured and very generous.
Mrs Abe was more interested in understanding everyday people and life.
(BTW, the title 'First Lady' isn't used for the wife of a prime minister as he is not the head of state.)
John-San
Very lucky to a husband who is such great person and Prime Minister
FightingViking
She would make a MUCH better Prime Minister than her hubby...
Paustovsky
It's not as good as my Michael Caine one.
stormcrow
Never thought about it. Never knew her name until now. Should I care?
Wc626
Akie speaks her mind. Something japanese women don't usually do and are traditionally kept in the shadows. Especially in japanese political circles.
BTW, Akie admired Laura Bush. Which gives Akie a very favorable impression.
inshikoku
Apparently no kids. Oh well - end of this dynasty.
She seems nice, quirky, life of her own and I wonder the extent to which she keeps 'Mr Akie' on a leash.
I'd like to meet her one day.
bruinfan
I wish she could be the next prime minister of Japan. Do you think Japanese people are ready for it?
Kurobune
PM Abe is just as fortunate to have her as POTUS is to have Michelle !
mukashiyokatta
Don't know her, never met her, so it would be unfair to comment.
gokai_wo_maneku
She was in last years Gay Pride Parade, riding along with some drag queens. I LIKE her!