To Kalia's comment about most Japanese don't even know who Palin is. How many Americans do you think can name a member of a foreign government? Without the help of Google that is.
Yea, but America prides itself on not having a clue when it comes to anything unrelated to America (and in many cases related to America as well) :google: Most foreign nationals are somewhat more informed. Still, I find the obsession with her "designer glasses" amusing, considering how fitting that is for Japanese.