Key Facts
• July 3: Yuta Kubo held a campaign speech at Shimbashi Station, Tokyo.
• Kubo is running as a proportional representation candidate for the Japan Innovation Party.
• RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara and RIZIN Girls attended to show support.
• Sakakibara emphasized the importance of youth shaping their future.
• RIZIN Girls, including Anna Demachi and Manami Tsukakoshi, called for public support.
• The event attracted a large crowd, turning into a photo session.
Summary
Yuta Kubo, a former K-1 champion and current mixed martial artist, is running for Japan’s House of Councillors election under the Japan Innovation Party. On July 3, he delivered a campaign speech at Shimbashi Station, Tokyo, where he received enthusiastic support from RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara and RIZIN Girls. Sakakibara praised Kubo’s courage to enter politics and urged young people to take action for their future. The RIZIN Girls also rallied support, drawing a large audience that turned the event into a photo opportunity. The campaign highlights Kubo’s transition from sports to politics, aiming to inspire younger generations.
