The Participation Party held a party convention in Tokyo on the 8th, where it established its activity goals for the fiscal year 2026. The party aims to field 100 candidates in the upcoming local elections this year, with a goal of achieving a 90% success rate, and is keen to secure 500 seats in the unified local elections scheduled for next spring. Additionally, there is a focus on strengthening the party's organizational foundation by expanding its staff members.

Despite having increased its seats from 2 to 15 in the recent House of Representatives election in February, the Participation Party fell short of its target of 30 seats. The party's proportional votes significantly dropped from 7.42 million in the last House of Councillors election to 4.26 million in this year's elections. Party leader Muneyuki Kamiya expressed to reporters the necessity of having more local representatives engaged in consistent activities to ensure the party's continuity and future successes in the House of Representatives' single-member districts.

The Participation Party's ambitions reflect a strategic approach to bolster its influence at a local government level, with a clear recognition of the challenges it faces in national elections. By aiming for a substantial number of local elected officials, the party hopes to create a robust support base for future elections. The implications of these ambitions may shape local governance and the party's overall trajectory in Japan's political landscape as they strive for broader representation and policy impact.