Campaign's End, Foreigner Questions Echo

The final day before Japan's Upper House election dominated media attention. Early reports scrutinized allegations of "foreigner preference" concerning real estate and welfare, and questions about public safety, echoing an emerging theme from previous days. As the campaign concluded, analyses highlighted the challenges facing the minority government amidst economic concerns. Discussions emerged on specific election issues like barriers to postal voting. Later, reports confirmed the 17-day campaign's official end and a record turnout in early voting. While price hikes were a central campaign issue, deeper policy debates on finance and security were noted as insufficient. The "foreigner" topic resurfaced in the afternoon, with media examining claims about their impact on wages.