Liberal Democratic Party's Senator Junichi Ishii and Public Relations Chief Noriko Suzuki to Appear Live on Niconico on July 6

Dwango Co., Ltd. will livestream a special program titled 'Infiltrating the LDP: Live Appearance by Senator Junichi Ishii, Rep. Noriko Suzuki, Rep. Junji Hasegawa & Behind-the-Scenes Diet Coverage' on its live streaming service 'Niconico Live' starting at 12:55 PM on Monday, July 6, 2026. The program is part of the news portal 'Niconico News,' operated by the company.

During the Diet session, Niconico livestreams the proceedings of the House of Councillors' Budget Committee. Running parallel to this live coverage, the program will feature House of Representatives members Noriko Suzuki (LDP Public Relations Chief) and Junji Hasegawa (LDP Public Relations Strategy Director), who will explain in an accessible manner—especially for those unfamiliar with politics—what the House of Councillors' Budget Committee is, how it differs from the House of Representatives, the flow of deliberations, and key points to watch during committee sessions.

Special guest Junichi Ishii, a member of the House of Councillors and Chief Manager of the LDP's House of Councillors caucus, will also appear. He will explain why the House of Councillors is known as the 'chamber of deliberation' and why it places particular importance on the Budget Committee. Additionally, Ishii will discuss the challenges of governing as a minority ruling party, the role of the Chief Manager of the House of Councillors, the achievements and unresolved issues of the current Diet session as it approaches its conclusion.

｜Program Overview

Program Title: Infiltrating the LDP: Live Appearance by Senator Junichi Ishii, Rep. Noriko Suzuki, Rep. Junji Hasegawa & Behind-the-Scenes Diet Coverage

Broadcast Date and Time: Monday, July 6, 2026, from 12:55 PM to 14:30 PM (tentative)

Participants:

Junichi Ishii, Member of the House of Councillors (LDP Chief Manager, House of Councillors)

Noriko Suzuki, Member of the House of Representatives (LDP Public Relations Chief)

Junji Hasegawa, Member of the House of Representatives (LDP Public Relations Strategy Director)

Isao Nanao (Political Producer, Niconico News)

※Participants and program content are subject to change.

Broadcast URLs:

<Niconico Live> https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350867123

<Official YouTube> https://youtube.com/live/lNUi_mTQQAY

<Official X> https://x.com/nico_nico_news