Kumamoto Prefecture gubernatorial election announced, 4 new candidates running, 17-day campaign. Incumbent governor, Ikuo Kabashima, is retiring after four terms.
Four new candidates ran for office, and the election campaign lasted 17 days. Voting will take place on the 24th of this month, and votes will be counted on the same day. First words of each candidate: ''The trend of population decline and super-low birthrate and aging population is unstoppable''