Many voters appear to be closely examining the policy platforms of each party as the official campaign for the Aug. 30 election started Tuesday.
A local government official in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, said that although the platforms enable him to compare each party's stance, "I believe they have no meaning if they lack possibility."
Referring to the Democratic Party of Japan's platform, he said, "It would be great if the DPJ policies are achieved, but will it really happen?"