Key Facts
• July 4: Shiori Yamao appeared on YouTube’s Nippon TV News live stream.
• Running as an independent in Tokyo’s 2025 Upper House election.
• Advocates for tackling taboo topics like the imperial family and constitution.
• Emphasized independence: no need to “take a stance” like political parties.
• Cited high costs and manpower challenges of running independently.
• Attracted significant volunteer support through direct public appeals.
• Addressed past infidelity allegations, leaving judgment to voters.
• Criticized other parties’ policies as “daily specials” lacking consistency.
• Highlighted unresolved childcare issues since the “daycare rejection” incident 10 years ago.
• Other candidates in the Tokyo district include Aya Yoshida and Joji Yamamoto.
Summary
Shiori Yamao, an independent candidate in Tokyo’s 2025 Upper House election, emphasized her ability to address taboo topics like the imperial family and constitution without party constraints. Speaking on a YouTube live stream, she highlighted the challenges of running independently, including financial and manpower demands, but noted strong volunteer support. Yamao addressed past infidelity allegations, leaving the matter to voters’ judgment. She criticized other parties’ inconsistent policies and expressed a desire to resolve lingering childcare issues. Other candidates in the Tokyo district include Aya Yoshida and Joji Yamamoto.
