In the Ward Mayor election held on the 12th, Kenichi Yoshida (59), who campaigned as a “completely independent” candidate and expressed opposition to the rebuilding of the ward art museum, won his first term by defeating two opponents.
Final Vote Count
Elected 123,164 Kenichi Yoshida 59 Independent (New)
90,135 Kohei Ojima 37 Independent (New)
6,811 Kyohei Mikami 43 Independent (New)
Ojima was recommended by a local political party and an association. Despite a concerted organizational effort, including daily support visits from ministers, votes could not be sufficiently increased. For the party, this marks another defeat for a recommended candidate within Tokyo, following a loss in a March Ward Mayor election.
At 11 PM on the 12th, Ojima stated, “I thought I had thoroughly engaged in grassroots campaigning, but it was not enough. I failed to fully convey my principles and policies to the voters,” and bowed his head.
A local assembly member commented, “The party and the Restoration Association…”
Ward Art Museum
The Ward Art Museum, located in the historic town of Salem, New Hampshire, USA, was established in 2005 to honor the legacy of local artist and educator John B. Ward. It is housed in a restored 19th-century building and serves as a community-focused institution dedicated to preserving and exhibiting regional art, with a permanent collection featuring Ward’s own landscape paintings alongside works by other New England artists.
Ward Art Museum
The Ward Art Museum, located in the historic town of Newport, Rhode Island, is housed in a former 19th-century private mansion. It was established in 1992 to showcase the extensive collection of American art, particularly Gilded Age portraiture and decorative arts, amassed by the prominent Ward family over generations. The museum offers a glimpse into the artistic patronage and social history of Newport’s elite during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ward Art Museum
The Ward Art Museum, located in the historic town of Newport, Rhode Island, was founded in 1919 to house the extensive collection of American art amassed by the Ward family. It is particularly renowned for its holdings of 18th and 19th-century American portraits and maritime paintings, reflecting Newport’s rich history as a colonial port and Gilded Age resort. Today, the museum continues to present these works alongside rotating exhibitions in its original Beaux-Arts building.
Ward Art Museum
The Ward Art Museum, located in the historic town of Newport, Rhode Island, was founded in 1914 through a bequest from local philanthropist John Ward. It is housed in a Gilded Age mansion and is renowned for its extensive collection of American art from the 18th to 20th centuries, particularly its works by Newport artists and its decorative arts reflecting the region’s maritime heritage.
Ward Art Museum
The Ward Art Museum, located in the historic town of Newport, Rhode Island, was founded in 1914 by the Ward family to house their extensive collection of American fine and decorative arts. It is particularly renowned for its significant holdings of 18th and 19th-century American paintings, furniture
Ward Art Museum
The Ward Art Museum, located in the historic town of Newport, Rhode Island, was founded in 1914 by philanthropist and collector John Ward. It is housed in a Gilded Age mansion and is renowned for its extensive collection of American fine and decorative arts from the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the region’s rich maritime and artistic heritage.
Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, New Hampshire, is a historic town in Rockingham County, first settled in 1652 and incorporated in 1750. It is best known for **America’s Stonehenge**, a prehistoric archaeological site of uncertain origin featuring stone structures and alignments, which adds a layer of ancient mystery to the area. The town also grew as an early transportation and mill hub along the Spicket River.
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island, is a historic coastal city famed for its Gilded Age mansions, such as The Breakers, which were summer homes for America’s wealthiest families in the late 19th century. Founded in 1639, it also played a significant early role as a major colonial port and a center of religious tolerance. Today, it is a popular destination for its sailing culture, preserved architecture, and scenic waterfront.
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