[HIGHLIGHTS] Kyoto City mayoral election: Mr. Fukuyama, who supports the Communist Party, and Mr. Matsui, who is recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party, compete

Kyoto mayoral election was the first time in 16 years that a new candidate was competing against the incumbent due to his retirement. Kazuto Fukuyama, who was supported by the Communist Party, and Koji Matsui, who is recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party, are competing fiercely.

According to a survey conducted by NHK of 8,226 voters who voted early at 11 polling stations in Kyoto City over a nine-day period, Mr. Matsui had a slight lead over Mr. Fukuyamas.