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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Most important 5774 votes1 discussion

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 3.2187 votes

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Somewhat important 2.8469 votes4 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 2.7143 votes

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

Less important 2.4777 votes

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?

Less important 2.2179 votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.1297 votes1 discussion

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Less important 1.8172 votes

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

Most important 4.3760 votes

Mental Health11yrs11Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Somewhat important 2.8197 votes1 discussion

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.4552 votes1 discussion

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 1.9158 votes

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Least important 1.5731 votes1 discussion

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.5185 votes

Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.2761 votes2 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.2774 votes3 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Somewhat important 2.9160 votes3 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Somewhat important 2.6764 votes4 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Less important 1.9142 votes1 discussion

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Least important 1.8131 votes

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Economic Issues

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

More important 4772 votes1 discussion

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 4260 votes1 discussion

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.9227 votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 3.2664 votes1 discussion

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Less important 2.1106 votes1 discussion

Welfare11yrs11Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Less important 2156 votes

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Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Somewhat important 2.8653 votes1 discussion

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in Japan, have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.7778 votes

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Less important 2.4769 votes1 discussion

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Least important 1.7140 votes

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Least important 1.4261 votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.4135 votes

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Somewhat important 3.1770 votes4 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Less important 2.3773 votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Less important 2.2673 votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Least important 1.6135 votes1 discussion

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Least important 1.3222 votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Least important 1.2131 votes

Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.3144 votes1 discussion

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2522 votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2759 votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 1.9656 votes3 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Least important 1.5359 votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Least important 1238 votes2 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 4.8777 votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.7776 votes1 discussion

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 2.9758 votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

More important 3.8251 votes2 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3768 votes1 discussion

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.1642 votes1 discussion

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.1206 votes1 discussion

Immigration Issues

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to Japan be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 2.6769 votes4 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Less important 2.5188 votes3 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Less important 2.1767 votes1 discussion

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Least important 1.7137 votes

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Least important 1.3124 votes6 discussions