Private middle school entrance exams began on the 1st in Kanagawa Prefecture as well. Out of 57 schools recruiting for the 2026 academic year, 50 set their exam date for this day, marking the full start of the exam season. Coinciding with the House of Representatives election, for which voting and ballot counting will take place on the 8th, officials noted that “street campaigning near schools…”
Kanagawa Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture is a major coastal region in Japan’s Kanto area, historically home to the influential port city of Kamakura, which served as the nation’s political capital during the Kamakura Shogunate (1185–1333). Today, it is a dynamic hub known for the international port of Yokohama, the ancient Great Buddha of Kamakura, and the hot spring resort town of Hakone near Mount Fuji.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, established by the Constitution in 1789. It is composed of representatives elected from congressional districts based on state population, with its primary powers including initiating revenue bills and impeaching federal officials.
