Nov 21

Roland Kelts Daily Yomiuri column: Soft power evolution from Perry’s day to Obama’s

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Here’s the latest SOFT POWER/HARD TRUTHS column in the Daily Yomiuri by Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica, this one about Obama’s recent visit, Perry and the new Asia.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/arts/20091120TDY13001.htm

FYI, images below are 1) Commodore Perry’s bow, 2) Obama’s bow and 3) Political commentary from Perry’s day.

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