Candidate's hustle in the upcoming leadership election appears to be dominating political discourse in Japan, leaving key issues such as rural revitalization and disaster prevention under-explored. The concerns are mounting among citizens and policy experts who highlight the dire need for comprehensive reforms to counter rural decline and enhance disaster preparedness. Calls for more focused debates on these essential themes are growing louder as the election day approaches.

In Japan, the revitalization of rural regions and efficient disaster management are critical issues due to the country's ongoing depopulation of countryside areas and frequent natural disasters. As such, when these crucial issues are not sufficiently addressed during pivotal events like leadership elections, it can cause significant public concern and debate.

Unlike in Japan, leadership elections in both the U.S. and EU tend to focus on a broader array of issues. Numerous debates and conversations are usually dedicated to addressing both domestic and international affairs, including but not limited to infrastructural development, environmental policy, and disaster management.