Japan’s elections are known for eccentric candidates, but the familiar array of oddballs was absent this time around. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/08/japan/politics/election-oddball-candidates/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #2026lowerhouseelection #hideyoshihashiba #takashitachibana #gaasyy