Harried Students Face Election, Entrance Exams Simultaneously; Young Voter Turnout a Concern

By Mayumi Oshige and Erika Iwami / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
16:05 JST,
February 7, 2026
The House of Representatives election, with voting taking place on Sunday, coincides with the season of university entrance exams, which may further lower the voter turnout among those in their teens.
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