Key Facts
• Upper House election voting scheduled for July 20, 2025.
• Shizuoka district has two seats up for election.
• Candidates intensified campaigns on July 12, 2025.
• Kazunari Shinba (Democratic Party) focused on tax reforms and economic policies.
• Tomoki Matsushita (Sanseitō) expanded campaign to eastern Shizuoka, targeting youth concerns.
• Chika Suzuki (Communist Party) advocated for a 5% consumption tax reduction.
• Takao Makino (Liberal Democratic Party) emphasized wage increases and pension reforms.
• Independent and minor party candidates include Takeshi Murakami, Shirubi Fukuhara, and Kanae Yamaguchi.
Summary
As the Upper House election approaches its July 20, 2025, voting date, candidates in Shizuoka’s two-seat district have intensified their campaigns. Kazunari Shinba of the Democratic Party emphasized economic reforms, while Tomoki Matsushita of Sanseitō expanded his campaign to address youth concerns. Chika Suzuki of the Communist Party called for a consumption tax reduction, and Takao Makino of the Liberal Democratic Party focused on wage and pension reforms. Independent and minor party candidates also remain active, contributing to a highly competitive race.
