Japan Innovation Party
Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of the Japan Innovation Party and governor of Osaka Prefecture, has indicated he might consider returning to national politics if the Osaka metropolis plan is approved in a referendum. He told JIP executives in Osaka that he aims to hold the local referendum on the regional administrative reorganization plan by spring 2027.
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Major Japanese political parties excluding the Japan Innovation Party have decided not to field candidates in the upcoming double election for Osaka governor and mayor. The election stems from resignations by current leaders to push forward administrative reforms.