On the 23rd, it was learned that Yu Arai (51), a former member of the House of Representatives from the Centrist Reform Coalition, is considering running in next spring’s Sapporo mayoral election. He is adjusting to leave the Centrist party in the future, and will make a final decision after observing the movements of current three-term Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto (70). Multiple people familiar with the matter revealed this.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, known for its modern urban planning and beautiful natural surroundings. It was developed in the late 19th century as the administrative and economic center of Hokkaido, with its grid-like layout designed by American advisor Edwin Dun. Today, Sapporo is famous for its annual Snow Festival, its beer, and for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics.
