Independent upper house lawmaker Kuniko Koda, saying the electoral system makes it tough for women to be voted into lower house constituencies. (Bloomberg)
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Would-be lawmakers must ensure they are well-known in the constituency. To do that, they have to spend every spare moment at parties and festivals. If you are a mother with small children, you just ca
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Kaerimashita
Hire a van and drive around bleating at your constituents.
JoeLarabell
I wish there were a way to convince people to not vote for candidates who drive around blasting their name. Unfortunately, nobody would remember the names of the candidates who don't blast it around the neighborhood at 9am Sunday morning.
I can relate to what Koda-san is saying. The two candidates closest to my neighborhood seem to pop up at every school event, every festival, and just about every other event with rare exceptions. I sometimes wonder whether they have enough time left over to debate legislation.
shonanbb
Totally understand Joe. I know their names, but only that, and not what they stand for.