Alicia and Mizuki discuss the candidates for the Tokyo governor election! The two parse out each candidates’ stance toward key issues and histories to better grasp how the election fits into the greater Japanese political narrative. Listen to learn more about the differences between the opposition (ya-to) candidates, Utsunomiya Kenji (Utsuken) and Yamamoto Taro, and how to use your vote!
Election Resources How to vote (Eng):https://www.instagram.com/p/CB-nLZDDtaf/?igshid=b1vwdtmax6pc
Candidates’ stances from Ko_Archives (Eng): https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4sXlPjb6H/?igshid=m5wyj732sp7k
Candidates’ stances on YouTube zoom debate (Jpn):https://twitter.com/chooselifepj/status/1276824725881147392?s=21
*If you have any other questions regarding how to vote, don’t hesitate to contact us!
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Special thanks to Stone Stewart for the intro music and Taro Hyodo for the break music.
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