Key Facts
• August 12: Japan Innovation Party announced its new leadership team.
• Hirofumi Yoshimura continues as leader; Fumitake Fujita appointed as co-leader.
• Hiroshi Nakatsukasa, former mayor, named Secretary-General.
• Kaho Takagi appointed as Chairperson of the General Council.
• Alex Saito takes the role of Policy Research Council Chairperson.
• Yoshimura emphasized policy implementation and monitoring political direction.
• Fujita aims to establish a “fighting structure” before the extraordinary Diet session.
• Nakatsukasa focuses on party unity and fulfilling campaign promises.
• Takagi prioritizes strengthening communication and internal foundations.
• Saito commits to delivering on election promises and policies.
Summary
The Japan Innovation Party unveiled its new leadership team on August 12, 2025, following the reappointment of Hirofumi Yoshimura as leader and the appointment of Fumitake Fujita as co-leader. Key appointments include Hiroshi Nakatsukasa as Secretary-General, Kaho Takagi as Chairperson of the General Council, and Alex Saito as Policy Research Council Chairperson. The leadership emphasized policy implementation, party unity, and preparation for the upcoming extraordinary Diet session. Each leader expressed their commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and strengthening the party’s foundation.
