Keith Adams

Tokyo property prices are just too high.

I wish they could come down a bit.

Everyone's talking about rice prices, but look at what chicken costs now.

I live alone, so I manage.

But for families, I imagine it's really tough.

Prices are rising, but wages aren't.

I really don't know how this might change.

We have a very different situation right now in Japan.

Takahichi has historically high approval ratings.

There is sort of an atmosphere of positivity about her position.

being the first female prime minister in Japanese history, about her being successful at diplomacy.

There is a large conservative group on the internet of users and social media influencers.

They are able to make posts showing her in a positive way go viral almost every day during the election.

I have high expectations that she'll work hard.

When women decide to do something, we get it done.

She's conservative, a hawk.

The economy matters, of course.

But when I think about my grandchildren, national defense is what matters.

And she's thinking seriously about it.

We have reported before on the Global News podcast about the growing number of countries taking steps to limit or outright ban children using social media.