Although he may be struggling to win popularity in his cabinet, Naota Kan might have some fans from the fairer sex and might even be stealthily celebrating International Women’s Day today. Following his university graduation, Kan was a staff member for Fusae Ichikawa’s campaign, a woman’s rights activist. But unfortunately, this isn’t exactly helping his case today. When things are already looking somewhat bleak for the guy, his cabinet is facing further instability leading commentators to conclude that his “days as prime minister are numbered.”
Kan’s Cabinet Crashes
Seiji Maehara resigned for taking illegal donations from a Korean national which also brought to the forefront discussions about Japan’s diplomacy. This doesn’t look good for Kan as Prime Minister or for the stability of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) either. The resignation of three cabinet ministers cannot be good for anyone.
So perhaps Kan should step down gracefully and go do something else in the non-profit world instead…like celebrating the women in his country by fighting their corner. Who knows? The fairer sex just might not be so harsh on him.