Key Facts
• July 4, 2025: Takashi Tachibana held a campaign speech at Akashi Station.
• Hyogo election district has 3 seats, attracting candidates from 8 national parties and others.
• Police enforced strict security, with officers stationed every 5 meters and patrol cars on standby.
• Tachibana wore a red hat, likening himself to Donald Trump, and referenced past attacks.
• He criticized Fumio Izumi, former Akashi mayor, for returning to politics after resigning.
• Audience reactions included heckling, which was met with calm responses from Tachibana.
• Tachibana declared support for Governor Saito and pledged to assist from the National Diet.
• He expressed ambitions to negotiate with Donald Trump as Japan’s representative.
Summary
NHK Party leader Takashi Tachibana delivered a campaign speech on July 4, 2025, at Akashi Station, Hyogo, amid heightened police security. The Hyogo election district, with three seats available, has drawn significant attention due to the participation of eight national parties and various political groups. Tachibana, donning a red hat and comparing himself to Donald Trump, addressed the crowd from atop a campaign vehicle. He criticized former Akashi mayor Fumio Izumi for re-entering politics after previously resigning, sparking mixed reactions from the audience. Despite heckling, Tachibana remained composed and emphasized his support for Governor Saito, pledging to assist him from the National Diet. He also expressed aspirations to represent Japan in negotiations with Donald Trump. The event highlighted both the intense competition in the Hyogo election district and Tachibana’s controversial rhetoric.
