The most exited topic in recent Japanese news is the election of the House of Councilors, taking place on July 29. Since the imperfect management of payment record into the pension system was brought to light, the national annuity is one of the main issues in this election and each candidate and party runs a zealous election campaign.
Public interest in the election is relatively high. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of early voting increased in 54% compare with that of the last election. On the other hand, some people, especially the youth, don’t seem to give their mind to it. Some don’t think the pension issue concerns their own future.
Unaffiliated people might decide the outcome of the election. The importance of each vote is universal.
July 23, 2007
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