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■ Yamagata
The Komeito Yamagata Prefectural Headquarters (representative: Fumiaki Kikuchi, a candidate for the prefectural assembly election) held a public speech in Yamagata City on the 1st. Kenji Wakamatsu, a member of the House of Councillors, emphasized that the government’s comprehensive economic measures reflect the Komeito’s claim to protect households. Furthermore, he said, “We aim to build a social security system for all generations through the party’s city, county, and national networks.” The representative of Kikuchi Prefecture said, “We will promote disaster prevention and mitigation measures to create a safe and secure prefectural land.”
■ Toyama
Komeito Toyama Prefectural Headquarters (Representative: Tsutomu Yoshida, Prefectural Assembly) held a New Year street speech event in Toyama City on the 2nd.
The representative of Yoshida emphasized that Komeito listened to the voices on the ground and implemented policies. He said, “This year, too, we will make it a year that embodies the party spirit of ‘with the masses.'”
■ Gifu
Komeito Gifu Prefectural Headquarters (representative: Yoshichika Mizuno, prefectural assembly candidate) held a New Year’s street speech in Gifu City on the 2nd. Members of the House of Councilors Hideki Niizuma and others attended.
Mr. Niitsuma introduced the party’s “Total Plan for Supporting Child-Rearing” and said, “We will create a society in which people can have and raise children with peace of mind, and tackle issues such as the declining birthrate and aging population.”
■ Kagawa
The Komeito Kagawa Prefectural Headquarters (representative: Nobuyuki Tsuzuki, a candidate for the prefectural assembly election) held a New Year’s speech on the street in Takamatsu City on the 2nd, with the participation of Hiroshi Yamamoto, a member of the House of Councilors, and prefectural and city councilors.
Yamamoto referred to the government’s fiscal 2023 budget proposal, which includes child-rearing support measures advocated by the New Komeito Party, such as an increase in the lump-sum allowance for childbirth and childcare to 500,000 yen. He said, “I will do my best to ensure that the law is enacted and enforced as soon as possible.”
■ Kumamoto
The Komeito Kumamoto Prefectural Headquarters (representative: Kosaku Shiroshita, a candidate for the prefectural assembly election) held a public speech on the streets of Kumamoto City on the 1st, with the participation of Nobuhiro Yoshida, a member of the House of Representatives, and prefectural and city councilors.
Yoshida touched on countermeasures once morest soaring prices that were included in the comprehensive economic measures, which Komeito has insisted, and emphasized, “Komeito will protect the livelihoods of consumers to the end.” The Shiroshita representative appealed for determination to win the unified local elections.
■ Okinawa
The Komeito Okinawa Prefectural Headquarters (Representative: Akira Uehara, Prefectural Assembly) held New Year’s street speeches in various parts of the prefecture from the beginning of the year. On the 3rd, Kaneshiro Taiho Party Deputy Director General of the Okinawa Area (a member of the House of Representatives) attended a speech held in Naha City, where he appealed, “We will raise the tide of further expansion of the party’s power from Okinawa and protect the lives of the people of the prefecture.” Mr. Uehara, the prefectural representative, said, “We will implement policies to solve a mountain of problems, including high prices,” and expressed his determination to win the Tomigusuku City Council election on February 12.
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