Kyoto sees Oyamazaki mayor bid and Nantan citizen roundtables

Incumbent Oyamazaki Town mayor Maekawa Mitsuru, aged 70, has indicated his intention to run for a third term. He is expected to make a formal announcement soon ahead of the town’s mayoral election, with the official notice scheduled for October 13 and voting set for October 18.

In Nantan City, Mayor Yoshitaka Nishimura has launched a series of citizen roundtables called “One‑Nantaro” to gather public input on municipal policies. The initiative, introduced as part of the mayor’s election promises, aims to reflect residents’ concerns despite limited municipal funds.