Japan, political reform, House of Councillors, ruling party, opposition
In Tokyo today, a Jiji Press survey revealed that enthusiasm for political reforms is fading among both ruling and main opposition parties a month before Japan’s upper house elections .
Despite widespread public demand for measures like campaign finance transparency and electoral redistricting, party leaders are shifting focus toward economic and social issues. Analysts attribute the change to strategic campaign priorities.
Voters cite budget allocation and cost-of-living concerns as more immediate than structural reform— prompting MPs to tailor messaging accordingly. This shift could influence the reform trajectory post-election.
Civil society groups warn that deprioritizing foundational changes risks perpetuating governance weaknesses. They are intensifying advocacy efforts to re-center reform on the public agenda.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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