The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has decided to field former House of Councilors lawmaker Renho as a proportional representation candidate in the July 20 Upper House election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/25/japan/politics/cdp-renho-upper-house-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #cdp #renho #2025upperhouseelection
Opposition CDP to field Renho in Upper House poll

During her fourth term, Renho left the CDP and ran as an independent in last year's Tokyo gubernatorial election.

The Japan Times