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Obama, Japan

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Location

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    (March 30, 1951- )
    Located in Fukui Prefecture
    Population: 32,185 (2005)

Why Obama, Japan might be annoying:

    Even though the area had been inhabited for centuries, it wasn't declared a city until 1951.
    It's best known for sharing a name with an American president.
    The city jumped on the bandwagon by creating 'I Love Obama' t-shirts, candy and posters.

Why Obama, Japan might not be annoying:

    The name translates into 'little beach' in Japanese.
    The city is known for producing lacquered chopsticks.
    The mayor declared November 4 a local holiday and proposed creating a statue in President Obama's likeness.

Credit: Black Chic


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 66 Votes: 30.30% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 103 Votes: 55.34% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 37 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 54 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 111 Votes: 45.05% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 38 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 59 Votes: 59.32% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 60 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 126 Votes: 56.35% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 90 Votes: 78.89% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 139 Votes: 71.22% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 166 Votes: 67.47% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 380 Votes: 66.05% Annoying