Key Facts
• 127 elected members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly begin their 4-year term on July 23.
• A special session in August will elect the new Speaker and Vice Speaker.
• 41 new members will debut in the third regular session in late September.
• Current members’ term ends on July 22, with offices cleared by this date.
• New parties like the Democratic Party for the People and Sanseitō gained seats.
• A “Political Ethics Ordinance” addressing funding issues takes effect on July 22.
• Governor Yuriko Koike plans a U.S. trip from July 20–27, including a lecture in Washington, D.C.
• The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) dropped from 30 to 21 seats, its lowest ever.
• Tomin First no Kai regained the top position, increasing from 26 to 32 seats.
• Komeito reduced its seats from 23 to 19 but maintains a majority coalition with LDP and Tomin First.
• Constitutional Democratic Party increased seats from 12 to 17, while the Japanese Communist Party dropped from 19 to 14.
Summary
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly’s newly elected 127 members will begin their term on July 23, with a special session in August to elect the Speaker and Vice Speaker. The 41 new members will officially debut in late September during the third regular session. The term for current members ends on July 22, coinciding with the implementation of a “Political Ethics Ordinance” addressing funding issues. Governor Yuriko Koike plans a U.S. trip during this period. The recent election saw significant shifts: the LDP hit a historic low of 21 seats, while Tomin First no Kai regained the top spot with 32 seats. Komeito’s reduction to 19 seats still ensures a majority coalition with LDP and Tomin First. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party for the People and Sanseitō gained representation, and the Constitutional Democratic Party increased its seats to 17. The Japanese Communist Party saw a decline to 14 seats. The new assembly composition is expected to bring dynamic discussions and policy shifts.
