Failed Japanese Prime Ministerial Candidate "Surprised" At Loss.

--Japan Today--

Failed Japanese Prime Ministerial candidate Mr Kono is said to be "surprised" at not securing victory in the recent national election. "I really thought we did everything right," said a fairly despondent Kono. "I felt our billboard messaging was right on point. Forthright yet fun. Just like my campaign staff advised me to be".







"My campaign staff warned me not to come across as a doddery old fuddy duddy"continued Kono "and I think the billboard campaign avoided that".

"A modern, stylish man's man' is what the constituents want, the campaign staff told me. Personally, I think we nailed it".

"I really thought the campaign was a reflection of my true personality, as you can see from this shot of the decor inside my family home":

Inside Mr Kono's house:

"My home is quite artistically appointed" went on Kono "and I really wanted that side of my character to come through in my campaign".

"At home I like to rule with an iron fist" continued Kono "and I really wanted this aspect of my personality to come through in my campaign posters".




Mr Kono's campaign staff were unavailable for comment.