2026 House of Representatives Election: Centrist Yoichiro Aoyagi Concludes “Crushing Defeat” Despite Komeito Support, Loses in Kanagawa District 6

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Yokohama City is a major port and the second-largest city in Japan, located south of Tokyo. Its modern history began in 1859 when it opened as one of Japan’s first international trading ports after the country ended its long period of isolation, rapidly transforming from a small fishing village into a cosmopolitan hub. Today, it is celebrated for its historic waterfront, Chinatown, and its role as a center for international business and culture.

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