Jennifer Lind : Obama chose Robert Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan . She says efforts of Bush , especially to fortify U.S.-Japan relations are a good legacy in Japan . It turns out the Kennedy family has an important legacy in U.S.-Japan relations . Critiques of Kennedy as an experience should take this key legacy into account . Lind : She has Obama 's ear -- and a legacy to uphold ; Tokyo pleased with the pick .
Jennifer Lind : Obama chose Robert Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan . She says efforts of Bush , especially to fortify U.S.-Japan relations are a good legacy in Japan . Critiques of Kennedy as an experience should take this key legacy into account . Lind : She has Obama 's ear -- and a legacy to uphold ; Tokyo pleased with the pick .