Tokyo’s recent Metropolitan Assembly election, held on 22 June, offers important insights into the current political mood in Japan. GR Japan explores the shifts in party performance, including changes in support for the LDP, Komeito, and rising parties like the DPP and Sanseito. With the House of Councilors election approaching in July, this analysis looks at what the Tokyo results may signal for national politics and how public concerns around the economy and governance are influencing voter behavior.

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