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Japan votes in rare winter election amid snow, economic concerns



Japan votes in rare winter election amid snow, economic concerns

Millions of Japanese citizens are casting ballots in the lower house elections, triggered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeking to strengthen her mandate. Voter turnout a few hours into polling on Sunday (Feb 8) appears dampened by snow as weather officials forecast peak heavy snowfall in several areas.

Key issues in the election include the economy, with rising costs and stagnant wages, as well as defense and security, with PM Takaichi aiming to take a tougher stance on China and immigration. Mayu Yoshida reports for CNA.

5 Comments

  1. @StaceyKobayashi on

    Voters’ turn out is 7% so far in the morning. 😂

    Weather of Japan in the beginning of February is known as the worst and people suffer from the severe snow storm and coldness;
    Japan’s snow precipitation is the highest in the world every year.

    Takaichi is an evil, people think
    to have an election in
    such a weather.

    It’s how a lady manages a country,
    the lady who never studied and
    had fun only playing the drums during college.

  3. @MiliterryIndustrioKomplex on

    Lessons from world history, the Plaza Accords, and the Bretton Woods system seems powerless against modern-day populism driven by social media and identity politics. この世界は大変ですね。 One can only hope economic inequality won't bring about new conflict in the region, which is already overshadowed by military profiteering and massive deficit spending. May peace continue in All of Asia! 平和を祈っています, 願亞洲長久和平。