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FightingViking
She would make a MUCH better Prime Minister than her hubby...
Commodore Shmidlap (Retired)
Like a lot of smart, capable women she married downward.
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.
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.)
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.
sillygirl
I thought she was going to be a powerhouse especially since she went to bat for Miss International Ikumi yoshimatsu but then nothing.
Paustovsky
It's not as good as my Michael Caine one.
bruinfan
I wish she could be the next prime minister of Japan. Do you think Japanese people are ready for it?
gokai_wo_maneku
She was in last years Gay Pride Parade, riding along with some drag queens. I LIKE her!
Kurobune
PM Abe is just as fortunate to have her as POTUS is to have Michelle !
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.
mukashiyokatta
Don't know her, never met her, so it would be unfair to comment.
stormcrow
Never thought about it. Never knew her name until now. Should I care?
John-San
Very lucky to a husband who is such great person and Prime Minister