Key Facts
• June 22, 2025: Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election held, results announced same day.
• Tomin First Party won 32 seats, reclaiming the top position from 26 pre-election.
• Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) dropped from 30 to 21 seats, lowest ever.
• National Democratic Party gained 9 seats, previously holding none.
• Constitutional Democratic Party increased seats from 12 to 17.
• Independent candidate Saori Sato won in Chiyoda Ward, defeating Tomin First incumbent.
• Saori Sato’s win marks the first independent victory in Chiyoda since 1993.
• LDP faced backlash over political funding issues, cited as a key factor in losses.
• Tomin First leader Takayuki Morimura credited success to alignment with Governor Yuriko Koike’s policies.
• Newly elected Tomin First member Chiharu Araki emphasized collaboration and policy debates.
• LDP Tokyo branch head Shinji Inoue vowed reforms to regain public trust.
• National Democratic Party leader Tetsushi Isozaki pledged to fulfill campaign promises.
• Independent Saori Sato aims to increase transparency in Tokyo’s financial management.
Summary
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election on June 22, 2025, saw the Tomin First Party reclaim its position as the leading party with 32 seats, up from 26. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered a historic defeat, dropping to 21 seats, its lowest ever, amid political funding controversies. The National Democratic Party gained 9 seats, while the Constitutional Democratic Party increased its count to 17. Independent candidate Saori Sato made history by winning in Chiyoda Ward, the first such victory since 1993. Tomin First leader Takayuki Morimura attributed their success to alignment with Governor Yuriko Koike’s policies, while LDP’s Shinji Inoue promised reforms to regain public trust. The election results highlight shifting political dynamics in Tokyo, with transparency and policy debates taking center stage.
