Key Facts
• Upper House election voting set for July 20, official campaign starts July 3.
• Nagasaki district (1 seat) sees incumbent Yuichiro Koga (57, Liberal Democratic Party) facing three challengers.
• Challengers include Hiroshi Fukabori (59, Democratic Party for the People), Ryosuke Tsutsui (31, Japanese Communist Party), and Ryuta Kuroishi (33, Sanseito).
• Koga held a rally in Isahaya City on June 24, joined by Sanae Takaichi, a potential future prime minister.
• Fukabori resigned as a prefectural assembly member in May, focusing on grassroots efforts.
• Tsutsui, the youngest candidate in Nagasaki’s history, uses TikTok to engage younger voters.
• Kuroishi expands campaign efforts to Iki and Tsushima, aiming to improve organizational efficiency.
• Democratic Party for the People faces internal criticism over candidate endorsements, impacting momentum.
• Sanseito aims to complete campaign poster placements in one day, improving from two days in the last election.
• Large-scale rallies planned, including one with former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Nagasaki’s 3rd district.
Summary
With one week until the official start of Japan’s Upper House election campaign, the Nagasaki district sees intense preparations among four candidates vying for one seat. Incumbent Yuichiro Koga of the Liberal Democratic Party is challenged by Hiroshi Fukabori, Ryosuke Tsutsui, and Ryuta Kuroishi. Each candidate employs unique strategies, from high-profile rallies to grassroots outreach and social media engagement. The Democratic Party for the People faces internal challenges, while Sanseito focuses on improving campaign efficiency. The election highlights diverse approaches to voter engagement in Nagasaki.
