Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently dissolved the House of Representatives and announced that snap elections will be held on February 8.
Climate group 350.org Japan calls upon all political parties and candidates to adopt policies that shift Japan away from fossil fuels and nuclear power and accelerate the transition to 100% renewable energy.
Masayoshi Iyoda, 350.org Japan Campaigner said: “Fossil fuel dependence and worsening climate impacts are creating a critical situation in Japan. In recent years, approximately 100,000 people in Japan were hospitalized due to heatstroke, while nearly 33,000 heat-related deaths were recorded over a five-year period. Damage from a single event of severe flooding costs us trillions of yen, severely impacting Japan's economy.“
Price hikes, climate-related disasters, and health are concerns shared by all people living in Japan—regardless of gender, age, or political orientation. According to a 2025 survey, 71.2% of respondents stated they care about ‘energy, environment, and climate change’ when considering which candidate to support in the next elections.
