Jennifer Lind : Obama nominated Caroline Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan . She says efforts of JFK , RFK to fortify U.S.-Japan relations left lasting good impression in Japan . The United States seeks Japanese agreement to its ambitious free-trade regime -- the Trans-Pacific Partnership , or TPP . Score: 6 Lind : She has Obama 's ear -- and a legacy to uphold ; Tokyo pleased with the pick .
Jennifer Lind : Obama nominated Caroline Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan . She says efforts of JFK , RFK to fortify U.S.-Japan relations left lasting good impression in Japan . Score: 6 Lind : She has Obama 's ear -- and a legacy to uphold ; Tokyo pleased with the pick .