Key Facts
• Chidori Mukai, 67, announced candidacy for Okayama mayoral election in October 2025.
• Mukai is an independent candidate and a representative of a civic group.
• Previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 general election for Okayama’s 1st district.
• Advocates for revising tax spending priorities and halting the new arena project.
• Proposes free medical and school meal costs for children as key policies.
• Election schedule: September 21 announcement, October 5 voting.
• Mukai is the fourth candidate, joining three others, including the incumbent.
Summary
Chidori Mukai, a 67-year-old civic group representative, has declared her candidacy for the 2025 Okayama mayoral election as an independent. Mukai, who previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2014 general election, aims to prioritize citizen welfare by revising tax spending, halting the city’s new arena project, and introducing free medical and school meal costs for children. The election, set for October 5, 2025, will see Mukai as the fourth candidate, joining three others, including the current mayor.
