Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Kōmintō, has revealed its policy to double its local elected representatives. The party believes that increasing its representation on the local level is crucial for understanding and addressing the needs of citizens across the country. The party plans to strategize and campaign effectively to realize this ambition.

Increasing local representation is a strategy used by parties in Japan to ensure they have thorough grassroots reach and a deep understanding of local issues. This not only increases the party's political influence but can lead to more effective policies. Often, these grassroots politicians play a vital role in shaping national policies by aggregating local issues into a collective voice.

In the US and EU, local representation is also highly valued, but the process differs. In the US, local politicians often work their way up to national roles, using their understanding of local issues to shape national policy. In the EU, local representatives can influence their respective countries' stance on EU-level policies.