The President of the Liberal Democratic Party election will be held on October 4 and, barring any surprises, the winner will be the new prime minister. According to a comprehensive Japanese media report, according to the order in which applications are submitted, the five candidates are: Former Minister for Economic Security Kobayashi; former LDP secretary-general Mogi minchong; Chief Cabinet Secretary Lin Fangzheng; former Minister for Economic Security Takaichi Zaomiao; and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjir? Koizumi. With less than a week to go before the polls open, the election is in turmoil, with the leading Shinjir? Koizumi in the polls and early morning Miaomiao in gaoshi embroiled in a whirlwind of public opinion as a result of the exposure of negative news, then gaoshi Zaomiao and Lin Fangzheng Yasukuni shrine-related issues made a“Statement.”. In addition, the candidate’s English level is also a hot topic among Japanese netizens. Relevant experts told the global times that it is not surprising that some chaos occurred again during the presidential election. In fact, this reflects the fierce competition in this election, the candidates are eager to win the presidential election by some special words or ways to gain wider attention and support. Japanese media said that there are still dozens of LDP members of parliament has not yet made a position, the election is still in doubt.
Five President of the Liberal Democratic Party candidates took part in a web show on May 27. From left to right, Shinjir? Koizumi, Takashi Sapling, Lin Fangzheng, Maoki minchong, and Kobayashi Eagle. (credit: NHK)
Five people on the show canvassing
In the run-up to the presidential election on October 4th, the five candidates have been working hard to increase their exposure to the media. And their related remarks and performance has become a hot topic among Japanese netizens.
In an online Sports Hochi Broadcast Sunday, five candidates were asked to answer the question “What kind of country do you want Japan to be?” In English. Lin Fangzheng and Mogi minchong, who both studied at Harvard, answered in English, while Takashi Saomori, Shinjir? Koizumi and Kobayashi mostly answered in Japanese. The Shinjir? Koizumi, with a master’s degree from Columbia University, insisted on answering in Japanese and was teased by the host as “Not speaking a word of English, very ‘Yamato Soul’”.
Some Japanese netizens questioned the Shinjir? Koizumi, saying Takashi had a master’s degree from Columbia University and Kobayashi had a master’s degree from Harvard. Takashi also worked as a researcher for the Democratic House of Representatives in his early years, these 3 people wear the title but even speak a minute or so of impromptu English can not do, did not go to the United States to study, research is a waste of effort?
At the end of the program, the host also asked: “Please point out the person who is suitable to be president besides yourself.”. But in the end, only Lin Fang is pointing to Mogi minchong, other candidates did not respond, the atmosphere was cold.
It is worth noting that Kyodo News reported on the 28th that when asked whether he would continue to visit the Yasukuni shrine if he became Prime Minister, the Fuji Television’s program was broadcast the same day, “After the execution of the sentence, the war criminals on trial will no longer be criminals and will want to visit [ the Yasukuni Shrine ] no matter what,” he said, “The Yasukuni shrine is not intentional, but based on a list sent by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare after a legislative process,” Takashima told the media, according to the report, “It is a political responsibility to create an environment where people, including the royal family, can visit without barriers,” he said, describing the former prime minister’s Yasuhiro Nakasone to promote “Sacrifice sharing” among class-a war criminals. Mogi minchong also agreed with Lin Fangzheng.
Chen Yang, a visiting researcher at the Center for Japanese Studies at Liaoning University, said in an interview with the global times on the 28th that the Yasukuni Shrine had been visited by early Miao in Gaoshi many times before, during the presidential election, at one point she was vague about whether she would continue to visit after her election, and her latest change of attitude was clearly a“Political stunt” aimed at gaining“Further firm” support from conservative, anti-china forces in the party, lin is a change from the previous evasive attitude, asked to promote the Yasukuni shrine“Sacrifice”, the ultimate goal is to win over the Liberal Democratic Party of the middle and moderate.
“Get good reviews.”“Tell lies.”
Koizumi’s campaign public relations chief and former Digital Minister Takeshi Makashima’s office in Hualian has sent e-mails to supporters, according to a report in the Japanese Weekly Wenchun magazine, they were asked to praise Koizumi in a message on a video website and to provide a “Reference example”, not only was he my natural candidate, he did all the dirty work, he was a changed man, there have also been“Don’t lose to pseudo-conservatives” and other offensive innuendo about other candidates. The Shinjir? Koizumi held a press conference on the 26th to acknowledge the incident and publicly apologize for it. Hualian also resigned as head of public relations on the 26th.
However, questions about the integrity of the Shinjir? Koizumi continue to grow as “Please withdraw from the presidency” becomes a hot topic on social media. In the face of criticism, Koizumi closed the comments section of Social Platform X and insisted he would continue to run.
Another candidate Takashi early Miao also because of his speech caused controversy, was accused of speech content and facts. Japanese “Asahi Shimbun,” said Komoshi had always kept a low-key position, but in the 22-day political speech will strive to show “Unique style.”. According to the Tokyo News, Takagi claimed to be a “Woman from Nara” and cited deer in his hometown of Nara as a reference to the frequent harassment of foreigners visiting Japan, it has been repeatedly stressed that a stricter policy on the management of foreigners should be implemented. Some of her remarks were subsequently questioned as untrue. “We patrol the Nara Park at least twice a day and there is no violence,” the park’s management said
Some analysts believe that both the “High praise” of the Shinjir? Koizumi and the “Falsehood” of Hayashi in Takashi show that the “Political sensibility” of Japanese voters is changing, the younger generation’s emphasis on integrity and transparency could influence future forms of political participation and prompt a re-examination of online election propaganda by the LDP.
There are variables to the election
According to LDP election rules, this election has a total of 590 votes, of which 295 LDP parliamentarians each one vote, ordinary party members and“Party friends” or registered supporters around the proportional conversion of 295 local votes. If a candidate obtains a majority of the votes cast in the first ballot, he or she shall be directly elected; if no candidate obtains a majority, the first two votes shall proceed to the second ballot. In the second round of voting, 295 LDP mps each held one vote, and the 47 LDP branch federations in prefecture of Japan each had one vote.
According to the latest poll results released by the TV Asahi and Kyodo news agency on the 28th, the President of the Liberal Democratic Party Shinjir? Koizumi, Hayashi Koichi and Yoshimi Lam are leading in the polls. Kyodo news agency said Koizumi, who has an advantage in the parliamentary vote, showed a tendency to expand support in the local vote.
However, according to Japanese media analysis, there are still uncertainties in the election. The TV Asahi reported that the attitude of dozens of lawmakers was still unclear and that the “Favorable” comments from Koizumi’s camp could also affect his election. Kyodo news agency said that since the first round of voting in the candidates are likely to be unable to get more than half of the votes, so it is likely that the first two candidates will go to the second round of voting.