Kan casts ballot in general election

Kan casts ballot in general election

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan leader Naoto Kan casts his ballot with his wife Nobuko at a polling station near his home in Musashino, a western Tokyo suburb, on Nov. 9. Kan told reporters,''The election has developed into one for a choice of government. I expect the people's courage and enthusiasm.'' (Kyodo)

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