An independent newcomer, Ototake Hirotada, a writer, could not win a seat in the Tokyo electoral district.
Ototake, age 46, was born without arms and legs. His 1998 memoir "No One's Perfect" sold over 6 million copies in Japan.
Ototake said he wants to realize a society in which everyone has more choices in life and no one needs to give up their dreams.
And Araki Chiharu also failed to win a seat in Tokyo. She is a former secretary to Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko. Araki has worked with Koike on coronavirus responses and support for raising children.
Ototake, age 46, was born without arms and legs. His 1998 memoir "No One's Perfect" sold over 6 million copies in Japan.
Ototake said he wants to realize a society in which everyone has more choices in life and no one needs to give up their dreams.
And Araki Chiharu also failed to win a seat in Tokyo. She is a former secretary to Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko. Araki has worked with Koike on coronavirus responses and support for raising children.
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Summary
Independent candidate Ototake Hirotada, a renowned author who was born without limbs and sold over 6 million copies of his memoir "No One's Perfect," failed to secure a seat in the Tokyo electoral district. Ototake advocates for a society where everyone has more opportunities and no one is forced
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220711_613/
Date: July 11, 2022
Created: 2022/07/11 08:30
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:03
Last Read: 2022/07/11 08:30