IBARAKI, Osaka Pref. -- For Mutsuko Katsura, a 32-year old Ibaraki Municipal Assembly member, seeking a second term in office came as naturally as her desire to have a baby.
Eyebrows have been raised by some, however, as the prospect of these things occurring hand-in-hand looms.
Katsura, who is not affiliated with any political party, is preparing to run in the assembly election to be held Jan. 28. She is also 5 months pregnant.