Female candidates in the Upper House election face many forms of harassment from voters and supporters — from stalking and death threats to uncomfortably long handshakes and hugs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/17/japan/politics/female-candidates-harassment/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #2025upperhouseelection #mayuushida #dpp #shioriyamao #saya #women039sissues
Sanseito, a relatively new opposition party, is touting “Japanese First,” a stance that appears to have resonated with conservative voters who previously threw their support behind the Democratic Party for the People. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/01/japan/politics/sanseito-upper-house-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #2025upperhouseelection #sanseito #dpp #soheikamiya #saya #mizuhoumemura