Enhancing Voter Awareness with the Election 10-Year Scope Service for the Upcoming House of Representatives Elections

Election 10-Year Scope: A Tool for Informed Voting

As Japan approaches its 51st House of Representatives election, which will be publicly announced on January 27, 2026, a new initiative by Automation Co., Ltd. aims to streamline the voting process for citizens. Their free web service, Election 10-Year Scope (https://www.10yes.jp/), seeks to provide essential information about candidates, comparing their activities over the past decade using advanced AI technologies.

Understanding Candidates Through Artificial Intelligence

The Election 10-Year Scope platform takes public data, including National Assembly records and other accessible information, and organizes it to present a clear picture of each candidate's achievements. Unlike the manifestos created for the upcoming election, this tool allows users to compare candidates’ previous pledges and activities, giving voters an informed view of who they are considering for election.

Following critical feedback from the last election period, several enhancements have been implemented to improve user experience. The updated features and objectives include:

1. Enhanced Candidate Search: Now voters can easily navigate among candidates based on political party affiliations. The interface has been redesigned for better accessibility, ensuring candidates can be found swiftly based on their party’s name or other identifiers.

2. Stability Under Heavy Traffic: Anticipating high traffic volume, the site’s architecture has been revamped to ensure consistent performance. Unlike the previous election, the platform is now equipped to handle significant user access without crashing, utilizing static files to streamline requests.

3. Responsive Design for All Devices: To accommodate users browsing on smartphones or computers, the site has improved readability and interface usability. This ensures that crucial information is always at voters’ fingertips, whether commuting to work or heading to the polls.

4. Daily Political News Summaries: We recognize that the lead-up to the election is time-sensitive. Therefore, the platform will feature daily summaries of political news until the voting day on February 8. This aims to keep voters engaged and informed about the most relevant issues affecting their choices.

5. Ongoing Evaluation of Current Ministers: Beginning immediately, the platform will conduct a daily review of current government officials and update their information regularly to assist voters in making informed decisions.

The Importance of Candidate Visibility

The voting process is not just about party lines; it’s about selecting the individual who represents the constituents’ interests. Unfortunately, media coverage often focuses on party leaders and sensational comments, neglecting the personal achievements of individual candidates. Election 10-Year Scope addresses this gap by ensuring that each candidate's past actions are visible and assessed equally.

By using AI for sorting and visualizing data, the platform endeavors to maintain neutrality and transparency. It aims to present information that is impartial and not influenced by the amount of media exposure a candidate receives. However, the service also implements a fact-checking protocol to verify accuracy amidst the automated data collection process.

A Service Open to All

This resource is entirely free and does not require registration, making it accessible to everyone. Importantly, Election 10-Year Scope does not support any political parties or candidates; its mission is to provide a clear overview of publicly available information.

Reflections from Leadership

Yuusuke Takagi, CEO of Automation Co., Ltd., emphasizes the significance of understanding candidates’ past actions, especially in a short voting window. “By reworking the system based on previous voter access issues, we hope provided an easier-to-navigate experience. Our goal is to assist voters in making informed choices based on factual records, enriching the democratic process.”

As Japan gears up for the elections, Election 10-Year Scope promises to be a critical tool for voters seeking clarity in their electoral decisions, ultimately nurturing a more informed citizenry.