Archive Video Released for "Youth Forum 2025: Let's Go Vote! Everyone's Tomorrow Discussion SHOW!" Held at YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and Yoshimoto Kogyo have collaborated to release an archive video of an event aimed at encouraging youth voting.
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The archive video for "Youth Forum 2025: Let's Go Vote! Everyone's Tomorrow Discussion SHOW!," an event organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and planned/executed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, held in February, is now available on the YouTube "Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Video Channel."
This event was held on February 18 (Wednesday) at YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER with the aim of increasing young people's interest in politics and elections, raising awareness of the importance of voting, and encouraging voluntary voting behavior. Takashi Yoshimura (Heisei Nobushikobushi) served as the MC, with Shinji Mizuta, Kei Yamazaki (Aiseki Start), Toru Do-mae (Long Coat Dandy), and Miho Fukutome appearing as "leaders of original political parties." They discussed policies to brighten Japan, and special guest Takeru Goto from the global boy group "INI" also took the stage.
"Youth Forum 2025: Let's Go Vote! Everyone's Tomorrow Discussion SHOW!" Event Overview
■Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Doors Open 17:30, Start 18:00, End 19:30
■Venue: YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER (4-9-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
■Performers: <MC> Takashi Yoshimura (Heisei Nobushikobushi)
<Special Guest> Takeru Goto (INI)
<Panelists> Shinji Mizuta, Kei Yamazaki (Aiseki Start), Toru Do-mae (Long Coat Dandy), Miho Fukutome
<Expert> Hayato Kojima (Chairman, General Incorporated Association Election System Practice Research Association)
■Content: Opening, Party Leader Debate, Voting Time, Talk Session, Voting Results Announcement
■Archive Distribution: Available from 14:00 on Wednesday, March 25, on the YouTube "Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Video Channel"
"Youth Forum 2025: Let's Go Vote! Everyone's Tomorrow Discussion SHOW!" Official Report
INI's Goto and Comedians Learn About "Elections" in a Fun Way!
MC Takashi Yoshimura (Heisei Nobushikobushi) quickly called out special guest Takeru Goto from INI, and cheers erupted from the audience. Goto, participating in the event for the second time after last year, spoke about his image of elections:
"(After participating in the event last time,) I realized that elections are surprisingly fun, in a good way. Policies might seem...
FAQ
What was the "Youth Forum 2025: Let's Go Vote! Everyone's Tomorrow Discussion SHOW!"?
It was an event organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and executed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, held on February 18, 2026, to encourage young people's interest in politics and voting.
Who participated in the event?
The event was MC'd by Takashi Yoshimura (Heisei Nobushikobushi). Panelists included Shinji Mizuta, Kei Yamazaki (Aiseki Start), Toru Do-mae (Long Coat Dandy), and Miho Fukutome, who acted as party leaders. Takeru Goto from the group INI was a special guest. Hayato Kojima, Chairman of the Election System Practice Research Association, was an expert.
What was the purpose of the event?
The main purpose was to raise awareness among young people about politics and elections, emphasize the importance of voting, and encourage them to vote voluntarily.
Where can I watch the archive video?
The archive video is available on the YouTube "Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Video Channel" at the following link: https://youtu.be/eIycNkvBdhM
When was the archive video released?
The archive video started streaming on Wednesday, March 25, at 14:00.