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Internet As a Method of Electoral Campaigns
- January 8, 2010 4:15 PM
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Use of the internet has been forbidden for candidates running for offices in Japan. This is mainly due to the law erected in 1950 which governs the minute details of advertisements including posters and fliers for campaigns. This law was supposed to bring equalities to the candidates, rich and poor.
Today, with the advancement of the internet technology, it is much easier to reach out to broader audience with little to no money.
Today, young politicians are working to change the law. The supporters of the use of the internet will submit the bill to change the law on the upcoming ordinary parliamentary session on January 18th. If all goes well, the candidates will be able to use the internet for the House of Councilors election this July.
Written from the article about the pros and cons of the use of internet for election on cnet Japan.