Representative Yoshimura of Ishin causes ripples over 'national political advancement' - Is Osaka merely a stepping stone?
Yoshimura of the Japan Innovation Party has sparked confusion over his aspirations for national politics following his recent re-election as a governor focused on local initiatives.
Mr. Yoshimura communicates his intention to enter national politics to senior officials of the Japan Innovation Party if the 'Osaka Metropolis Plan' is realized
Yoshimura Hirofumi, the governor of Osaka, has expressed his intent to enter national politics if the upcoming referendum on the Osaka Metropolis Plan is approved by the majority.
Continued Leadership of Yoshimura Decided by Ishin: Majority Opposes Representative Elections, No Disagreements on Cabinet Cooperation
The Japan Innovation Party has decided to continue Yoshimura Hirofumi's leadership amidst a majority opposition to conducting representative elections.
Ishin expresses intention to cooperate in the cabinet; Prime Minister Takagi consults with representative Yoshimura regarding the expected cabinet reshuffle this autumn.
The Japan Innovation Party's Yoshimura expressed intentions to switch from external to cabinet cooperation with the ruling LDP amidst upcoming cabinet reshuffles this autumn.
Re-challenging the City Structure: "Gained Some Trust" - Yoshimura of Ishin and Others Win the Osaka Double Election
The Osaka double election results assured the re-election of Yoshimura Hirofumi and Yokoyama Hideyuki as they seek to push for a voter referendum on the Osaka city structure plan.