Key Facts
• Yonaguni mayoral election announced on August 19, 2025.
• Three candidates: Tsuneo Uechi, Chiyoki Tasato, and Kenichi Itokazu.
• Key issues: population decline, medical staffing, and military base expansion.
• Registered voters: 1,382 (803 men, 579 women) as of August 18, 2025.
• Tsuneo Uechi: Born July 10, 1964, former town councilor, resigned mid-term to run.
• Chiyoki Tasato: Born October 20, 1957, former councilor, resigned during fourth term.
• Kenichi Itokazu: Born August 18, 1953, current mayor, seeking re-election.
• Election day set for August 24, 2025.
Summary
The Yonaguni mayoral election, announced on August 19, 2025, focuses on critical issues such as population decline, securing medical staff for the local clinic, and the expansion of military base functions. Three candidates are competing: Tsuneo Uechi, a former councilor who resigned mid-term; Chiyoki Tasato, a former councilor with four terms of experience; and Kenichi Itokazu, the current mayor seeking re-election. The election will be held on August 24, 2025, with 1,382 registered voters. The outcome will shape the town’s approach to these pressing challenges.
