Overview
- Kyodo’s survey found six LDP prefectural federations resumed political fundraising parties in 2025 while six, including Aichi, kept a second year of self-imposed suspension as the scandal’s handling remains a campaign issue.
- The Communist Party announced candidates for Hokkaido’s 3rd, 6th and 9th districts for the next Lower House race, with additional district picks in the prefecture expected soon.
- Nago’s mayoral election formally opened with three contenders including the incumbent, with the Henoko relocation dispute central to the January 25 vote.
- Reiwa Shinsengumi accepted the resignation of Lower House member Ryo Taketani after his early-January visit to Israel with a cross-party delegation drew party objections.
- Japan’s university entrance common test held day two with science in the morning and math and information in the afternoon, as the exam center warned against posting questions on social media and set make-up tests for January 24–25; separately, Fuchu began selling prisoner-made goods repurposed from city banners to benefit crime victims.