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The American President And A Little Town Called Obama, Japan
Obama Onsen is a small resort destination in Nagasaki, Japan. In Japanese, the word Obama means "little beach," or "little island." In the last several years though, the name has become synonymous with an American president, and the people of Obama have readily embraced their faraway namesake.
Soshi Nakamura works in the town's tourism office. He says that the town felt an affinity for Obama immediately, and that everyone was really excited when he was elected in 2008. Six years later, they're still excited. Outside of the town's tourism office, visitors are greeted by a life-sized statue of the president, wearing a black suit and big grin.
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