In 2007, Japan witnessed the resignation of a(nother) prime minister, was shaken by shocking news about the mysterious disappearance of pension budgets, and endured a variety of crimes and hush-ups. It was a turbulent time for both society and its leaders, while for the RT staff and contributors it was another year of racing around hunting the best in art, music, cinema and performing arts. Below are lists of events each of them nominated for the (yet to be invented) "RT approved" quality mark.