Key Facts
• The 27th Upper House Election was announced on July 3, 2025.
• Voting will take place on July 20, 2025, with same-day vote counting.
• 19 candidates are running in the Osaka constituency.
• Candidates’ first public speeches, known as “first voices,” were analyzed by MBS.
• Key issues include inflation measures, social security, wage increases, and foreigner policies.
• Liberal Democratic Party’s Akira Yanagimoto emphasized inflation relief and stricter foreigner policies.
• Komeito’s Hisatake Sugi advocated for a 5% reduced consumption tax rate.
• Constitutional Democratic Party’s Rei Hashiguchi proposed tax exemptions for food and fuel.
• Japan Innovation Party’s candidates focused on education and foreigner-related tax reforms.
• Japanese Communist Party’s Tadashi Shimizu delivered the longest speech, covering eight topics.
• Democratic Party for the People’s Rio Watanabe highlighted healthcare reforms and wage policies.
• Reiwa Shinsengumi’s Kengo Kabata called for bold investments in caregiving and education.
• Sanseito’s Chie Miyade promoted “Japan First” policies to prioritize citizens’ welfare.
• NHK Party’s Takashi Takeuchi advocated for NHK reforms and foreigner deportation policies.
• Independent candidates like Shuhei Higashi and Masanori Sera addressed local governance and foreigner regulations.
Summary
The 2025 Upper House Election in Osaka features 19 candidates addressing key issues such as inflation, social security, and foreigner policies. Liberal Democratic Party’s Akira Yanagimoto and Komeito’s Hisatake Sugi focused on inflation relief, while Constitutional Democratic Party’s Rei Hashiguchi proposed tax reforms. Japan Innovation Party candidates emphasized education and foreigner-related tax changes. Japanese Communist Party’s Tadashi Shimizu delivered the longest speech, covering eight topics. Democratic Party for the People’s Rio Watanabe highlighted healthcare reforms, and Reiwa Shinsengumi’s Kengo Kabata called for caregiving investments. Sanseito’s Chie Miyade promoted “Japan First” policies, while NHK Party’s Takashi Takeuchi advocated for NHK reforms. Independent candidates like Shuhei Higashi and Masanori Sera addressed governance and foreigner regulations. Voting is set for July 20, 2025.
