Key Facts
• Ryota Kuniya, 25, announced candidacy for Kawasaki mayor on May 23.
• Election voting and counting scheduled for October 26, 2025.
• Kuniya resides in Asao Ward, Kawasaki, and is running as an independent.
• Born in Izumi City, Osaka, he moved to Asao Ward during elementary school.
• Educational background includes Waseda University and Kanagawa Prefectural Tama High School.
• Currently employed at a consulting firm in Tokyo.
• Kuniya aims to enhance Kawasaki’s growth by leveraging its potential.
• Key focus areas: retaining young families, easing regulations for businesses, and senior engagement.
• Detailed policies to be revealed after the House of Councillors election.
• Kuniya is the first to officially declare candidacy for this election.
Summary
Ryota Kuniya, a 25-year-old independent candidate, has announced his intention to run in the Kawasaki mayoral election scheduled for October 26, 2025. Born in Osaka and raised in Kawasaki’s Asao Ward, Kuniya graduated from Waseda University and currently works at a Tokyo-based consulting firm. He aims to unlock Kawasaki’s potential by focusing on retaining young families, attracting businesses through regulatory reforms, and promoting senior participation. Kuniya plans to unveil detailed policies after the House of Councillors election. His candidacy marks the first official declaration for this election.
