Such an odd political chain, Japan's rulership. Rozen-Minister lost the vote in the biggest fail in their recent history, then just a term later, his party wins again (guess the other guys didn't live up to expectations), and makes ol' Rozen-Minister the Deputy Prime for Abe. Such an odd leadership juggle.

Aso's getting on in the years too, but both Abe and Aso were/are very proud of their country, and I hope he gets the nod to keep at it, at least until they formalize a new successor who is hopefully as proud of their culture and heritage as the two predecessors.