Corporate Donations and Political Contributions: The Crisis Facing Democracy in Japan
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Corporate Donations and Political Contributions: The Crisis Facing Democracy in Japan

Question from a reader:
I am concerned about the recent elections. Isn’t it illegal for corporate votes to go to the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Constitutional Democratic Party? I believe that large corporations are favored, and in return, they gather donations and votes, which poses a problem from a democratic perspective. In particular, regarding corporate votes, isn’t it often

Understanding the Importance of Polling Place Deadline Hours and Concerns About Election Fraud
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Understanding the Importance of Polling Place Deadline Hours and Concerns About Election Fraud

Question from a reader:
I’m curious why the polling station deadline in my town, where I recently moved from the city, is 7 PM. I feel uneasy, perhaps because there’s a strong mayor from the Liberal Democratic Party. Since it’s a rural area, there are no surveillance cameras and filming for YouTube isn’t possible. I’m worried that fraud could occur in

Shinji Ishimaru's Party Loss: What It Means for the Upcoming House of Councillors Election
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Shinji Ishimaru’s Party Loss: What It Means for the Upcoming House of Councillors Election

Question from a reader:
Shinji Ishimaru’s party had all 42 candidates lose, so is there no hope for the upcoming House of Councillors election?

About Shinji Ishimaru’s Party Losing

When I heard the news that Shinji Ishimaru’s party had all 42 candidates lose, I was honestly surprised. Given his passionate activities and unique character, I thought they might have received more

Can Shinjiro Koizumi Be Defeated in Kanagawa District 11? Analyzing Voter Sentiment and Election Dynamics
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Can Shinjiro Koizumi Be Defeated in Kanagawa District 11? Analyzing Voter Sentiment and Election Dynamics

Question from a reader:
Is it difficult to defeat Shinjiro Koizumi in the next House of Representatives election? I believe the opinions of the people in Kanagawa District 11 will have an impact.

Shinjiro Koizumi and the Election Situation in Kanagawa District 11

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about Shinjiro Koizumi in Kanagawa District 11. The question of

Kiyomi Tsujimoto vs. Shiori Yamao: Analyzing Political Issues Ahead of the Summer House of Councillors Election
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Kiyomi Tsujimoto vs. Shiori Yamao: Analyzing Political Issues Ahead of the Summer House of Councillors Election

Question from the readers:
Regarding Ms. Kiyomi Tsujimoto and Ms. Shiori Yamao, who are running for proportional representation in the upcoming summer House of Councillors election, which one has more issues?

Considering Issues in Elections and Politicians

Recently, discussions have heated up regarding Kiyomi Tsujimoto and Shiori Yamao, both of whom are running for proportional representation in the summer House of

Balancing Excitement: Why Japan's Love for Gaming Should Inspire Greater Engagement in Social Issues
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Balancing Excitement: Why Japan’s Love for Gaming Should Inspire Greater Engagement in Social Issues

Question from a Reader:
Recently, there’s been a lot of excitement on X about the results of the Switch2 lottery, but it seems like Japan’s points of enthusiasm can be a bit different at times. How do you all feel about this? If we could get excited about the Switch, I wish we could also rally around more important matters like

Ishimaru Case Ruling: Implications for Local Governance and Citizen Trust
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Ishimaru Case Ruling: Implications for Local Governance and Citizen Trust

Thoughts on the Ishimaru Case

I recently heard the news that Ishimaru Shinji’s claim of being “threatened” by a city council member in Aki Takada was ruled against him by the Supreme Court. Honestly, I was quite shocked. The fact that his assertion was deemed false is a significant issue for the citizens. Moreover, because it was determined to be