“Although I didn’t win, I am filled with gratitude. It was a miracle that we managed to put up 95% of the election posters on the first day. The formation of new teams across various regions is a significant step forward,” said Ryo Miyoshi (40), a newcomer from Reiwa Shinsengumi, around 10:30 PM on the 20th at his office in Nishi Ward, Yokohama.
Nishi Ward
Nishi Ward is one of the ten wards of Yokohama, Japan, known for its mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Historically, it developed as part of Yokohama’s expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with significant growth during Japan’s industrialization. Today, it features attractions like the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum and offers a blend of modern urban life and historical sites.
Yokohama
Yokohama is Japan’s second-largest city, located south of Tokyo, and is renowned for its vibrant port, cultural diversity, and modern attractions. It became a major international trading hub after the port opened to foreign trade in 1859, following centuries of limited contact with the outside world during the Edo period. Today, Yokohama is known for landmarks like the futuristic Minato Mirai district, historic Chinatown, and the scenic Yamashita Park, blending tradition with modernity.
Reiwa Shinsengumi
Reiwa Shinsengumi is a modern Japanese political group founded in 2020, inspired by the historical Shinsengumi, a famous samurai force from the late Edo period. The group advocates for traditional values, nationalism, and political reform, adopting the name and symbolism of the original 19th-century warriors. Unlike its historical counterpart, however, it operates as a right-wing activist organization rather than a military unit.
