democratic party, the unity party and the people's life party and backed by former prime minister koizumi. >> translator: i think the most important thing for japan is to send a clear message now that we will end the use of nuclear power generation and that we'll make use of alternative energy. i want to work to build a new japan by leading the people who hope to design the country's future by tapping into natural and renewal energy. >> kaz ma leery has thrown his hat in the ring. he's an executive of an internet firm. >> the internet carries views of many people who otherwise wouldn't be am to voice their opinions. i hope to create policies during the campaign by making use of such opinions. >> other candidates who have registered are shown on the screen, and these contenders have also registered. >> campaign managers are already busy mapping out their strategies. nhk world's my co-only by is part of our team tracking the election. what are the main issues candidates will be going over before the election. >> they'll be talking about how to deal with japan's declining birth rate in asian

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