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Historic Senate Election in Japan Amid Voter Apathy

7/4/2025

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Japan's 27th Senate election is set for July 3, featuring a historic 16 candidates in Chiba Prefecture. As voters grapple with rising prices and social security concerns, early voting kicks off on July 4 at around 200 locations. However, Chiba has seen lower voter turnout in past elections, raising questions about civic engagement.

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Japan's 27th Senate election is set for July 3, featuring a historic 16 candidates in Chiba Prefecture. As voters grapple with rising prices and social security concerns, early voting kicks off on July 4 at around 200 locations. However, Chiba has seen lower voter turnout in past elections, raising questions about civic engagement.