Key Facts
• July 3: Official announcement of the House of Councillors election.
• July 4: Early voting begins across Aomori Prefecture.
• 137 early voting locations set up, the highest since the system began in 2003.
• Voting hours: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, from July 4 to July 19.
• Candidates for Aomori Prefecture:
| Name | Party | Age |
|——————–|———————-|—–|
| Motomu Takizawa | Liberal Democratic | 66 |
| Tamami Fukushi | Constitutional Democratic | 60 |
| Tsutomu Kato | Sanseito | 65 |
| Yuko Ogino | Communist | 33 |
| Akira Sasaki | NHK Party | 53 |
• Voter concerns include income growth, inflation measures, and regional development.
Summary
Early voting for Japan’s 2025 House of Councillors election began on July 4 in Aomori Prefecture, with a record 137 polling stations established. This marks the highest number of early voting locations since the system’s introduction in 2003. Voting will continue until July 19, from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Five candidates are competing in the Aomori constituency, representing various political parties. Voters have expressed concerns about income growth, inflation, and regional development. The election is seen as a critical opportunity for citizens to influence the nation’s political direction.
