Key Facts
• Naoya Taniguchi of NHK Party announced candidacy on June 3, 2025.
• Election for Tottori-Shimane constituency expected to be officially announced in July.
• Five candidates, all newcomers, are competing in this election.
• Taniguchi, 47, from Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, has prior election experience.
• His main policy focuses on “breaking NHK” and media reform.
• Plans to use the internet to raise awareness on issues like the Takeshima dispute.
• Will not campaign traditionally with street speeches or election cars in Tottori-Shimane.
• Pledged to submit a declaration to prevent dual-purpose candidacies.
• Other candidates include Momoko Degawa (Liberal Democratic Party), Shuu Nakayama (Democratic Party for the People), Yuko Kametani (Japanese Communist Party), and Katsuyuki Kurai (Sanseitō Party).
Summary
Naoya Taniguchi of the NHK Party has declared his candidacy for the Tottori-Shimane constituency in the upcoming Upper House election, expected to be announced in July 2025. At 47, Taniguchi, a native of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, has prior experience running for local elections. His campaign centers on “breaking NHK” and media reform, with plans to leverage the internet to address issues like the Takeshima dispute. Unlike traditional campaigns, he will not conduct street speeches or use election cars in the constituency. Taniguchi joins four other newcomers-Momoko Degawa, Shuu Nakayama, Yuko Kametani, and Katsuyuki Kurai-in what is shaping up to be a competitive race. He has also committed to submitting a declaration to prevent dual-purpose candidacies.
