KURASHIKI, Okayama Pref. -- Japanese politics is often a family affair, with the offspring of Diet members winning seats originally held by their fathers, and in some cases, grandfathers.
In Sunday's Lower House election, 158 candidates, or 14 percent of all those running, are the offspring of present or former Diet members.
And one of the most prominent family names in politics is that of Hashimoto.
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