Much of the media criticized Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito's victory, particularly his heavy use of social media to campaign, accusing him of unfair tactics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/12/05/japan/japan-old-new-media/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #motohikosaito #hyogoprefecture #socialmedia #journalism
'Old' media blames 'new' media for success of 'populist' candidates
Many young voters, especially those in their 20s, are believed to have supported Hyogo Gov. Saito due to his social media outreach.Edo Naito (The Japan Times)
