China News Service, June 16. According to Kyodo News, Japan's regular parliament closed on the 15th, and the ruling and opposition parties have actually joined the Senate election.
This is another large-scale national election following the 2021 House of Representatives election. It is an "examination paper" for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for 8 months in power.
The Japanese cabinet meeting decided that the election of the Japanese upper house will be announced on June 22, and the voting and voting will be held on July 10.
According to a survey by Kyodo News as of June 15, more than 520 people are expected to sign up for the election.
According to the report, countermeasures for rising prices, security policies in view of international tensions such as the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, new crown epidemic prevention measures, and amendments to the Constitution will be the main points of contention.
The debate between the ruling and opposition parties may be heating up.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, set the winning line as "more than half of the ruling party, including non-reelected seats," at a press conference after the closing of the Diet.
In order to eliminate concerns about rising prices, which voters are highly concerned about, Kishida said that "the headquarters of comprehensive measures for prices, wages and living" will be set up.
Kishida also expressed his determination to fight for constitutional amendments in the Senate election.
The head of the Cadets, Kenta Izumi, said, "The Senate election is a contest with the Liberal Democratic Party, which has no price measures and pension measures. The main differences will be clarified, and the stance against price increases will be emphasized." This highlights the tit-for-tat position with the ruling party.
Nazuo Yamaguchi, the leader of the Komeito Party, which is co-governing with the Liberal Democratic Party, said, "I will propose to support childcare in the Senate election and push Japan forward."