Key Facts
• June 29, 2025: Yuta Kubo opened his campaign office in Toranomon, Tokyo.
• Running for Japan Restoration Party in proportional representation for July 3 Senate election.
• Kubo expressed gratitude for support and acknowledged challenges of his first election.
• Inspired by Antonio Inoki’s philosophy, he declared, “I am not considering losing.”
• Political ambition sparked by grandfather’s real estate fraud incident three years ago.
• Participated in the Japan Restoration Party’s political academy for preparation.
• Kubo emphasized his determination and action-oriented approach to bring change.
Summary
Former K-1 champion and martial artist Yuta Kubo officially launched his campaign for Japan’s Senate election on June 29, 2025, in Tokyo. Representing the Japan Restoration Party, Kubo is running in the proportional representation category for the election scheduled on July 3. During the event, he expressed gratitude for the support received and shared his determination to win, drawing inspiration from Antonio Inoki’s famous quote about not considering defeat. Kubo’s political journey began after his grandfather fell victim to real estate fraud, motivating him to seek change. He has since prepared by attending the Japan Restoration Party’s political academy and consulting with experienced politicians. Kubo aims to leverage his action-oriented mindset to address current issues and contribute to Japan’s future.
