. >> katsuhito is trying to make a virtue of his humble origins. the lorry-driver's son has to struggle to become as well-known as his opponent. >> also running for office is shinjiro koizumi. in this town, he is a favorite son. his father is one of the most popular prime ministers in japan in recent times. as his seat is being passed down, he gets plenty of support. america has the kennedys and the bushes. but in few countries is it politics such a family affair as japan. the politicians go right to the top. [unintelligible] there seems to be some concern in japan about hereditary pot -- hereditary politicians. >> i went to overcome the criticism about hereditary politicians and overcome it to win. >> add this institute, they are trying to develop a new breed of leaders with plenty of old- fashioned japanese of virtues. students are given a taste of humble tasks. some in japan blame what is perceived as ineffectual government on a large number of family dynasties in parliament. >> they have money. they have supporters. they have name value. that i

. >> katsuhito yakahume is trying to make a virtue of his humble origins, using his bike to campaignament. but however many people he bows to as he tries to struggle through the streets he will struggle to be as well known as his president. also running for office is shinjiro kin jumi. in this town he's like a favorite son. his father is jinichiro koizumi who was one of the most popular prime ministers of japan in recent times. now the seat is being passed down along with plenty of support. america has the kennedys and the bushes, india the gandhis. the leaders of both leading parties have men vying to be prime minister and the grandson of the men who were prime ministers before. bbc. >> hi. >> there seems to be some concern in japan about hereditary politicians. do you think that might hurt your campaign? >> i am criticized every day for succeeding my father's seat. i want to overcome the criticism aimed at hereditary politicians and overcome it to win. >> at the matsushita institute they're trying to develop a new breed of leaders without family connections but with plenty of old-f

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