The city of Kashiwa, in Chiba Prefecture, is quiet for its size. Lying less than an hour’s train ride to the northeast of mega-metropolis Tokyo, Kashiwa – home to many commuters and their families – presents a calm contrast to the hectic pace of its big-city neighbor. Politics in Kashiwa is milder, too. Tokyo is […]The post A city councilman pursues purpose and dignity in suburban Japan appeared first on Asia Times.