Key Facts
• July 3, 2025: Official campaign for Upper House election begins in Osaka.
• Mizuo Uemura, 46, leaves Japan Innovation Party to join Sanseito.
• Uemura campaigns as a proportional representation candidate for Sanseito.
• Speech highlights issues like overtourism and foreign ownership of Japanese assets.
• Uemura avoids criticizing Osaka’s past politics but warns of future risks.
• Former LDP lawmaker Hiroshi Ando, 60, supports Uemura at the event.
Summary
Mizuo Uemura, a former member of the Japan Innovation Party, launched her campaign for the Upper House election on July 3, 2025, in Osaka. Now representing Sanseito as a proportional representation candidate, Uemura addressed key issues such as overtourism and the risks of Japanese land and companies being acquired by foreign capital. While refraining from outright criticism of Osaka’s political history, she emphasized the need for a shift in strategy to avoid future challenges. Former Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hiroshi Ando also attended the event to show his support. Uemura’s campaign underscores her focus on safeguarding Japan’s economic and cultural assets.
