“Voter Turnout Now” is a rapidly rising search term on Google Trends JP. This is likely due to the upcoming Japanese House of Councillors election, which will be held on July 10, 2022.
Voter turnout in Japan has been declining in recent years. In the 2019 House of Councillors election, voter turnout was just 48.8%, the lowest level since the 1990s. This decline is concerning because it indicates that a growing number of Japanese citizens are not participating in the democratic process.
There are a number of factors that may be contributing to the decline in voter turnout in Japan. One factor is the increasing number of people who are not registered to vote. In 2019, only about 70% of eligible voters were registered to vote. This is a significant decline from the 1990s, when over 80% of eligible voters were registered.
Another factor that may be contributing to the decline in voter turnout is the perception that elections do not make a difference. Many Japanese citizens believe that the government is not responsive to the needs of the people, and that elections will not change anything. This perception is reinforced by the fact that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has been in power for most of the past 60 years.
The decline in voter turnout in Japan is a serious problem. It is important to encourage more Japanese citizens to participate in the democratic process. One way to do this is to make it easier for people to register to vote and to vote. Another way is to educate people about the importance of voting.
Here are some ways to encourage voter turnout in Japan:
- Make it easier to register to vote. In Japan, people must register to vote in person at their local city or ward office. This can be a time-consuming process, and it may discourage some people from registering. One way to make it easier to register to vote would be to allow people to register online or by mail.
- Make it easier to vote. In Japan, people must vote in person on Election Day. This can be difficult for people who have to work or who have other commitments. One way to make it easier to vote would be to allow people to vote early or by mail.
- Educate people about the importance of voting. Many Japanese citizens do not understand the importance of voting. One way to encourage voter turnout would be to educate people about the role of government and the importance of participating in the democratic process.
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Please search for “投票率 現在” which is rapidly rising on Google Trends JP and explain in detail. Answers should be in English.
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