Elections are for votersThe first election was held in Japan1890 Meiji23At this point, the election is only for some wealthy peopleMen over 25 years old who have a direct national tax of 15 yen or moreOnly 1% of the total population of votersPolitics only for the wealthy1902 In 1902, for boys over 25 years old with a direct national tax of 10 yen or more2% of the total populationFrom July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918World War I Japan is burned by the warSeven years since the end of World War I1920 Meiji 53 Direct national tax of 3 yen or moreBoys over 25 years old5-6% of the voter populationWealthy politics continues
1925 From Taisho 14Regardless of the amount of tax paidMen over the age of 25 have the right to voteThere is no limit to the amount of tax paidBoys over 25 years oldStill, the number of voters isAbout 20% of the total population6 years from 1939 to 1945World War II outbreakJapan lost in World War IIAllied Occupation EraThe election was held in 1946, 1946.There is no limit to the amount of tax paidMen and women over the age of 20 have the right to vote. The number of voters is 50% of the total population.
Only a few women got the right to voteIt was 75 years ago (as of 2021)Japan is nowRapid aging and population declineThe background of the times, population increase and decrease, and the right to vote and politicsAlways closely relatedVoting rights have undergone these changesPeople get over the warOvercoming the difference between men and women and rich and poorIt ’s an important right that I finally got.It's also a sign of human dignity.Human rights transcend race, ethnicity, and genderIt ’s a basic right that everyone has.Is for us to live happily“Poverty in the heart” is widespread in Japan
Things are overflowing and seem to be wealthy at first glanceNuclear family, unmarried society is widespreadAll discrimination is humanIt ’s one of the lowest thoughts.Bullying, power harassment, etc. are also crimesWant to change, don't change?what should I do? Rich in heart and proud of the futureIn the country "Japan" that can be left?Raise public awareness to 100% turnoutA politician who has earned the trust of the peopleDon't be overwhelmed by factions and number ethicsWith the power of our people, who are not in politicsProduce a large amountThe people are shareholdersYou can choose a competent topThe original form of democracyI have no choice but to get it backPolitics is the window of lifeThe last invisible lifelineEven if criticism is repeatedEven if you discriminate against somethingNothing will change
Elections in your city"Now" as a turning pointTo change the future of JapanIs the first stepHolding the microphone in the speechCan reflect our original willIt ’s an activity to choose a loved one.That's why in the election carWith your thoughts, voice and smilePlease connect people, towns and hearts
Michiko Yukiyoshi
