Key Facts
• July 21: Taro Yamamoto held a press conference after the Upper House election.
• Reiwa Shinsengumi gained 3 proportional representation seats, increasing from 2 to 6 total.
• Compared to 2022, the party gained approximately 1.57 million more votes.
• Yamamoto criticized the focus on foreigner policies, calling it a diversion from economic issues.
• He emphasized the abolition of consumption tax as a key campaign promise.
• Yamamoto claimed media played a role in shifting election topics.
• He described the election environment as “headwinds” but praised supporters for their efforts.
Summary
Taro Yamamoto, leader of Reiwa Shinsengumi, reflected on the party’s performance in the recent Upper House election, where they secured 3 proportional representation seats, increasing their total to 6. Despite challenging conditions, the party gained 1.57 million more votes compared to 2022. Yamamoto criticized the media for focusing on foreigner policies, which he argued were not the nation’s priority, instead emphasizing economic issues like abolishing the consumption tax. He expressed dissatisfaction with the election narrative being diverted and attributed part of the responsibility to the media. Despite these challenges, Yamamoto commended the efforts of supporters in achieving the results.
