Comment on “From Fringe to Spotlight: Tamaki’s Party Faces Test of Credibility Amid Growing Support” [in Japanese]
On April 29, 2025, a comment by Professor Maiko Ichihara (Graduate School of Law) on Asahi Shimbun article, “From Fringe to Spotlight: Tamaki’s Party Faces Test of Credibility Amid Growing Support” was published. The article explores the growing support for the Democratic Party For the People (DPFP/DPP), particularly among younger voters, and discusses the factors behind this rise as well as the challenges ahead. Professor Ichihara notes that while the DPP originally held liberal positions on domestic issues, it has gained traction by focusing on concrete, everyday concerns that resonate with the public. She analyzes that as the party’s support base expands to include more conservative voters, it is increasingly facing difficulties in maintaining its liberal stance.
