As the Tokyo gubernatorial election approaches on July 7, candidates are beginning to outline their strategies and goals. Incumbent Governor Koike Yuriko faces opposition from Renho, who has received death threats, including threats to bomb her office and other threats of violence, prompting police investigations. Renho, who aims to replace Koike, has adopted a contrasting approach to the election and is actively seeking volunteers for phone banking due to Japan's strict campaign laws. All candidates are given a few minutes on public television to give campaign speeches. The election is expected to have significant ramifications beyond Tokyo.
Opposition candidate Renho has shared this video asking for volunteers to help phonebank for her in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Japan's strict campaign laws ban advertising and door-to-door canvassing, so phone calls are a major form of outreach. https://t.co/E5OsJpKJ5O
Koike and Renho adopt contrasting approaches to Tokyo election - The Japan Times https://t.co/2djyYTMPtU
Replace Renho? Opposition candidate Renho, who is running with the goal of replacing Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, shared this image. It might confuse English speakers because its slogan sounds like Tokyo needs to reset, restart, and replace Renho. https://t.co/DZpXsUvWmk https://t.co/8z9tUXx8XB
A death threat has been sent to the election office of Renho, a candidate in the July 7 Tokyo gubernatorial election, sources said Monday. https://t.co/WA9sc68ET7
Koike-Renho leadership contest to have ramifications far beyond Tokyo https://t.co/Uhg6SLuskU
Candidates' strategies and goals are clearly emerging as campaigning gets underway for the July 7 Tokyo gubernatorial election https://t.co/jlSNYvTmB2 https://t.co/zpE9fxRTUb
Someone faxed Renho, a Tokyo gubernatorial election candiate, a letter threatening to "stab her multiple times", bomb her office and pour acid on her family, prompting police investigations https://t.co/qIfDW5jSKq via @Sankei_news
All candidates in the Tokyo governor race are being given a few minutes of time on public television to give a campaign speech. Here's a candidate talking about the "vast global deep state" that she says controls the financial world, media, and politics. https://t.co/GhydrM6xPw https://t.co/4DpdLfnid3