Key Facts
• July 20: Voting and ballot counting for the House of Councillors election.
• Yamanashi district (1 seat) faces relentless heat during campaign activities.
• July 6: Kofu City recorded temperatures exceeding 35°C during a campaign rally.
• Measures include tents, water stations, and first-aid booths at campaign sites.
• June: Prolonged heat prompted some campaigns to move events indoors.
• Cooling tools like towels, sprays, and ice boxes are widely used by candidates.
• Campaign speeches shortened to 10 minutes to protect attendees’ health.
• Candidates and staff equipped with cooling gear to prevent heat-related illnesses.
• Focus on both campaigners’ and audience members’ well-being during events.
Summary
As the July 20 House of Councillors election approaches, Yamanashi’s candidates face extreme heat during their campaigns. With temperatures exceeding 35°C, campaign teams have implemented various heatstroke prevention measures, including tents, water stations, and first-aid booths. Some events have been moved indoors, and cooling tools like towels and sprays are widely used. Campaign speeches are shortened to 10 minutes to prioritize the health of both attendees and campaigners. These efforts highlight the challenges of campaigning in Yamanashi’s intense summer heat.
