Shortage of local assembly members “More than one-third of towns and villages may not vote”. Factors contributing to the shortage of candidates include lower remuneration for members than members of prefectural assemblies.
Elderly male members make up the majority of members of the assembly, making it difficult for women and young people to run for office. The National Association of Town and Village Assembly Chairmen will send a report to parliaments across the country, and will also make requests to the national government.