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Types of Electoral Districts - XML

Types of electoral districts are important elements in Japan's election system. Various electoral district systems exist, including single-member district system, multi-member district system, medium-sized district system, and proportional representation system, each with different characteristics and advantages/disadvantages. The House of Representatives adopts a parallel voting system combining single-member districts and proportional representation, while the House of Councillors combines district-based and proportional representation systems. These systems form the foundation of Japan's democracy.

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  <item>
    <code>01</code>
    <slug>single-member-district</slug>
    <name>Single-member District System</name>
    <description>A system where one representative is elected from each electoral district.</description>
    <application>House of Representatives single-member districts</application>
    <districtCount>289</districtCount>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>02</code>
    <slug>multi-member-district</slug>
    <name>Multi-member District System</name>
    <description>A system where multiple representatives (6 or more) are elected from each electoral district.</description>
    <application>House of Councillors electoral districts (6 or more seats)</application>
    <districtCount>13</districtCount>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>03</code>
    <slug>medium-sized-district</slug>
    <name>Medium-sized District System</name>
    <description>A system where 2 to 6 representatives are elected from each electoral district.</description>
    <application>House of Councillors electoral districts (2 seats)</application>
    <districtCount>32</districtCount>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>04</code>
    <slug>proportional-representation</slug>
    <name>Proportional Representation System</name>
    <description>An electoral system where seats are allocated according to vote share.</description>
    <application>House of Representatives proportional representation (11 blocks), House of Councillors proportional representation (1 national district)</application>
    <districtCount>11</districtCount>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>05</code>
    <slug>combined-district</slug>
    <name>Combined District</name>
    <description>An electoral district established by combining two or more prefectures.</description>
    <application>House of Councillors electoral districts (Tottori-Shimane, Tokushima-Kochi)</application>
    <districtCount>2</districtCount>
  </item>
</items>