Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel starts tenure as US Ambassador to Japan with tribute to Chicago

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US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel starts tenure with tribute to Chicago

Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel is starting his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan with a tribute to Chicago.

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is starting his tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan with a tribute to Chicago.

On social media Tuesday, Emanuel posted a picture of him with Japan's foreign minister.

Emanuel was seen giving an autographed guitar strap and CD from Chicago Blues legend Buddy Guy. 

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The ambassador wrote on Twitter, "For a musician, what better gift from the Second City?"