05:16 (20:16)â¢Opposition Surges as Election Day Looms
âšThe newspapers report extensively on the ongoing House of Representatives election campaign (Asahi, Sankei, Hokkaido, Chunichi, Yomiuri). Recent polls suggest growing support for opposition parties, while the ruling coalition's majority appears uncertain (Asahi, Yahoo). Economic policies, constitutional reform, and the "slush fund" scandal remain key issues (Hokkaido, Sankei). The media also covers a robbery-murder case in Yokohama, where the suspect was reportedly recruited through social media (NHK, TBS).