Yoshihide Suga, former prime minister of Japan, is stepping down, eliciting warm responses from his local community. Suga, originally from Akita Prefecture, has enjoyed a distinguished political career and contributed significantly to Japan's political landscape. His decision to step away from politics has been met with respect and nostalgia back home as people remember his time in office.

In Japan, political transitions often involve a lot of sentiment within the local community. Suga has been a prominent political figure, and his departure marks the end of an era. People in Japan place high societal value on the contributions made by figures like Suga, which is why his decision to retire is being met with an outpouring of support.

In comparison, political retirements in the US and EU also tend to draw a lot of attention. However, the degree of public sentiment can vary based on various factors such as public approval of the politician, their legacy, and the circumstances of their departure.