教育｜受験と選挙が重なる緊張の時期 / Education | A Tense Period of Overlapping Entrance Exams and Elections

Summary

The House of Representatives election in 2026 coincides with the exam season, and schools that will serve as examination venues, along with the election management committee, are taking care to ensure that election activities do not interfere with the exams.

Candidates are being compelled to limit their campaign speeches, and unusual measures are being implemented, such as allowing the use of earplugs in universities. The pressure is particularly heightened due to the short duration of the voting period.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: I heard in the news recently that the exam season and elections are overlapping.
Chako: Oh, really? It’s concerning that election campaign cars are driving near the school.
Log: Yeah, there might be students who can’t concentrate on their exams because of that.
Navi: The school is taking various measures to consider the impact of election activities on the exams.
Chako: It’s nice that we can use earplugs, but I really want to study in a quiet environment!
Log: I understand that feeling. It’s an important time for students preparing for exams.

Admin’s Note

We are currently facing a very unusual situation where entrance exams and elections are happening at the same time. It’s understandable that students taking exams need a quiet environment, but election activities are also a vital part of democracy. I feel that this is a crucial time to address how to meet the needs of both sides. I believe that considerations from schools, such as allowing the use of earplugs, are especially important. We need to come up with more creative solutions to help students concentrate.