The problem may be that the elderly form a voting bloc, which can sway elections. Maybe this profusion of candidates indicates there are a lot of smaller groups that also want representation, but have trouble coordinating to win concessions from the larger voting bloc?
> During a campaign broadcast on NHK, Airi Uchino, the young entrepreneur, removed a striped, button-down shirt to reveal her cleavage in a cream-colored tube top. “I’m not just cute,” she purred, inviting prospective voters to connect with her on Line, Japan’s popular messaging app. “I’m sexy, right?”
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