"Suzuki, you know we do
things differently here."

Kan Suzuki, a Japanese politician seeking re-election to Japan's upper house, has set up a campaign in Second Life, but the move may be against the country's campaign laws, reports BBC News.

Suzuki will discuss policies with virtual world residents and give speeches to deliver his message and boost his popularity.

However, the virtual campaign may be infringing on Japan's stringent Public Office Election law that says websites cannot be created or updated during the official period of campaigning. During campaigns, distribution of text and images is apparently limited to postcards and pamphlets.