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On the 27th, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the House of Representatives reported that some photographers who were registered as "athletes" in the 2024 House of Representatives election were suspected of paying the camp, and the photographer was active in the election at the House of Representatives Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Committee.
Japanese public opinion
Reactions in the comment sections of related Japanese TV news videos on YouTube.
Positive / Negative toward: Agriculture Minister Takebe's request to correct a photographer's campaign registration record
Positive points
This looks like a minor technicality; the minister should focus on results.
Why is this old matter being reported now?
Negative points
Fixing the record afterward doesn't undo the violation; it's still illegal.
Ministers involved should resign and be held accountable.
Political funding rules keep being broken without consequences.
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