By hannover-web.com On October 15, Japan’s 50th House of Representatives election was officially announced, according to Japanese media reports.
The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) emphasizes that the key focus of this election is whether the ruling party will secure more than half of the seats to continue its coalition government, or if the opposition parties will expand their influence, potentially displacing the ruling party and claiming a majority.
During the anticipated 12-day campaign period, intense debates are expected to revolve around crucial issues such as political and financial reforms, economic policies addressing rising prices, and foreign and security policies in response to a challenging international landscape.
It is estimated that over 1,300 candidates from nine political parties, both from the ruling camp and the opposition, will compete for the 465 seats in the House of Representatives.
The election system in Japan involves a combination of single-member districts and proportional representation. In single-member districts, voters directly select candidates, with the one receiving the most votes being elected. For proportional representation, voters cast their votes for parties, with seats allocated based on the proportion of votes each party receives. This time, there will be 289 single-member districts and 11 proportional representation districts across the nation.
