Key Facts
• Kengo Uraki, 42, declared candidacy for Hyogo election district in summer 2025.
• Represents political group “Japan Seishinkai,” founded in October 2024.
• Hyogo district now sees a record 14 candidates, surpassing 2022’s 13.
• Uraki, born in 1983 in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, works at a Kobe law firm.
• Previously ran unsuccessfully in Kobe City Council election in 2023.
• Campaign slogan: “Heal Japan’s Illness,” addressing foreign dependency on food and energy.
• Policy priorities include constitutional revision, zero consumption tax, and aiding the “employment ice age” generation.
• Hyogo district has three seats; incumbents Hiroyuki Kada (LDP) and Mitsuo Takahashi (Komeito) seek re-election.
• Other candidates include representatives from major parties and smaller political groups.
• Uraki’s announcement marks the 14th candidacy, setting a historical record for the district.
Summary
Kengo Uraki, a 42-year-old legal professional, has declared his candidacy for the Hyogo election district in Japan’s upcoming summer 2025 House of Councillors election. Representing the political group “Japan Seishinkai,” Uraki’s entry brings the total number of candidates in the district to a record-breaking 14, surpassing the previous high of 13 in 2022. Uraki, who previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2023 Kobe City Council election, aims to address Japan’s dependency on foreign resources and improve living conditions through policies such as constitutional revision, zero consumption tax, and support for the “employment ice age” generation. The Hyogo district, which has three seats, also features candidates from major parties like the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, as well as smaller political groups. Uraki’s campaign slogan, “Heal Japan’s Illness,” reflects his focus on tackling systemic issues in the country.
