Senkyo.com Launches Okinawa Gubernatorial Election 2026 Vote Matching Service (Voting on September 13)

Ichini Inc. (President and CEO Takashi Takahata, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), which operates Senkyo.com, launched the 'Okinawa Gubernatorial Election 2026 Vote Matching' service (https://votematches.go2senkyo.com/okinawa_governor_2026/) on August 27.

The 'Okinawa Gubernatorial Election 2026 Vote Matching' service is designed to help voters decide their ballot choice for the Okinawa gubernatorial election, announced on August 27 and scheduled for polling and vote counting on September 13. By answering questions on policies directly affecting daily life, users can measure how closely their views align with those of the candidates. We hope this service will serve as a useful reference when deciding your vote.

Overview of the Vote Matching Service

Fifteen questions have been prepared for this election. Senkyo.com designed the questions and conducted surveys with candidates, using their responses to build the matching system. The questions cover key election issues such as U.S. military bases and national security, measures against rising prices, and the direction of prefectural governance. Each question includes an explanatory note, as well as descriptions of benefits and drawbacks, to support users’ decision-making.

Both users and candidates respond to each question using a five-point scale: Agree, Somewhat Agree, Neutral, Somewhat Disagree, and Disagree. The system then calculates alignment based on the similarity of responses.

Access the Okinawa Gubernatorial Election 2026 Vote Matching here >>

About Vote Matching

Senkyo.com’s 'Vote Matching' tool has been used not only in national elections such as the House of Representatives and House of Councillors elections, but also in local elections including gubernatorial and mayoral races. Usage reached over 4 million during the 2025 House of Councillors election, with total cumulative usage exceeding 10 million.

Vote Matching is an online tool that allows users to select their stance—from agree to disagree—on key election issues, helping them identify which parties or candidates most closely match their views. Matching scores are calculated based on the 'distance' between the user’s and candidate’s answers. For example, if a user selects 'Agree' on a question, a candidate who also selects 'Agree' will receive a higher matching score than one who selects 'Somewhat Agree,' as the response distance is smaller.

Senkyo.com aims to make election information more accessible to help voters make informed choices and increase voter turnout. We hope to support as many voters as possible and welcome your continued interest in future vote matching services.

About Ichini Inc.

Ichini Inc. operates Senkyo.com, Japan’s largest political and election portal site with approximately 41 million users. The company maintains a comprehensive database of election information and candidate profiles across Japan. By building platforms around elections and politics and ensuring transparency of information, Ichini supports an environment where voters can more easily engage with politics.

Additionally, the company organizes study sessions for local assembly members and fosters diverse networks through collaboration among government, industry, and academia, promoting innovation through open discussion.

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