政治｜政府のSNS広告が物議を醸す選挙 / Politics | Government’s social media ads stir controversy in the election.

Summary

During the 2025 House of Councillors election, the government’s publication of paid social media ads promoting measures to combat rising prices has sparked criticism.

Experts have raised concerns about fairness, pointing out that the government’s advertising activities during the election period could undermine the integrity of the election. They also emphasize the importance of digital literacy in elections. Additionally, discussions have emerged about precautions for using social media and strategies to cope with heat at polling stations.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey, Log, is it true that the government is running ads on social media? What do you think about that?
Log: Yeah, I mean, it could be a bit problematic for the government to run paid ads promoting measures against rising prices during the Upper House elections.
Chako: Why’s that? Does it have to do with the elections?
Log: It raises questions about fairness. By promoting specific policies, the government could undermine the integrity of the election.
Navi: Government advertising activities can also be seen as a factor that undermines trust in the elections. It’s especially important how citizens perceive that information.
Chako: I see, that makes sense! Everyone should really think about this!

Admin’s Note

This news is sparking an important discussion about the potential impact of government social media advertising on the fairness of elections. Especially in an era where the reliability of information in elections is increasingly being questioned, it is crucial for us as citizens to consider how we receive and evaluate information. As Chako mentioned, we need to think critically about the information related to elections. Additionally, we must not overlook the importance of digital literacy and the need for caution when using social media.