Key Facts
• August 24: Yatsushiro mayoral election announced, voting set for August 31.
• Candidates: Incumbent Hiroo Nakamura (66) and newcomer Taisuke Ono (51).
• Nakamura seeks a fourth term, supported by Liberal Democratic and Komeito parties.
• Ono, former Kumamoto vice governor, campaigns as an independent.
• Early voting: August 25–30 at 11 locations, including city hall and branch offices.
• Election day voting: August 31, 7 AM–8 PM, at 80 locations.
• Results expected by September 1, around 12:30 AM.
• Registered voters: 98,657 (46,078 men, 52,579 women) as of August 23.
• Nakamura emphasizes continuity in recovery efforts and industrial development.
• Ono focuses on transparency, citizen engagement, and disaster recovery.
• City council election (28 seats) also announced on the same day.
Summary
The Yatsushiro mayoral election in Kumamoto Prefecture was announced on August 24, with voting scheduled for August 31. Incumbent Hiroo Nakamura, seeking a fourth term, faces newcomer Taisuke Ono, a former vice governor. Both candidates are running as independents. Nakamura highlights his experience in disaster recovery and industrial development, while Ono emphasizes transparency and citizen-focused governance. Early voting runs from August 25 to 30 at 11 locations, with election day voting on August 31 at 80 sites. Results are expected by September 1. The election also includes a city council race for 28 seats.
