To our American friends: That the upcoming election is important does not need to be impressed on anyone paying attention. The Center for US Voters Abroad allows confirmation that one is registered to vote in one’s state and links to register if not. My wife voted without fail - she was of the generation that understood the sacrifices Japan had made for that right. I understand that this is not directly related to Kumamoto, but it is tangentially; as it’s said, when America sniffs, Japan catches a cold.
- William
