Key Facts
• July 2025: Japan held a pivotal Upper House election.
• Survey conducted by Carekyo on July 31, 2025, with 204 respondents.
• 94% of care workers reported voting in the election.
• Top proportional representation votes: Sanseitō (16%), Democratic Party for the People (15%), Reiwa Shinsengumi (14%).
• Liberal Democratic Party received only 9% of votes from care workers.
• National proportional representation turnout: 52.05%; survey turnout: 94%.
• Care workers expressed dissatisfaction with rising costs, low wages, and unclear care insurance policies.
• Respondents highlighted the need for wage increases, better working conditions, and policy reforms.
• 7% of respondents did not vote, citing lack of trust or confusion over party choices.
Summary
A survey by Carekyo revealed that 94% of care workers participated in Japan’s July 2025 Upper House election, significantly higher than the national turnout of 52.05%. Votes were distributed across smaller parties, with Sanseitō (16%), Democratic Party for the People (15%), and Reiwa Shinsengumi (14%) leading. The Liberal Democratic Party garnered only 9%, reflecting dissatisfaction with current policies. Key concerns included low wages, economic challenges, and unclear care insurance systems. Respondents emphasized the need for reforms to improve wages, working conditions, and support for care workers. The survey highlights care workers’ strong political engagement and desire for systemic change.
