Key Facts
• On September 11, 2025, Jun Azumi assumed the role of Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party.
• Azumi expressed no intention to actively use SNS for political communication.
• He criticized politicians prioritizing SNS trends over serious legislative work.
• Azumi emphasized the importance of responsible governance for Japan’s 130 million citizens.
• He highlighted the party’s superior performance in parliamentary deliberations, citing 90 hours of budget committee sessions.
• Azumi opposed the idea of using SNS as a primary political tool, calling it “wrong.”
• He urged the public to value diligent legislative efforts over superficial online popularity.
• Azumi has served as Finance Minister and held various senior roles in the party, with 10 election victories.
• He called for a focus on substantial political competition with the Liberal Democratic Party.
• Azumi reaffirmed his commitment to “serious and responsible politics,” dismissing reliance on fleeting public opinion.
Summary
Jun Azumi, newly appointed Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party, criticized the growing emphasis on SNS in politics during a press briefing on September 11, 2025. He rejected the idea of using SNS as a primary communication tool, arguing it undermines the seriousness of governance. Azumi highlighted the party’s superior performance in parliamentary deliberations and called for public recognition of diligent legislative work over online popularity. With a decade-long political career, including roles as Finance Minister and Budget Committee Chair, Azumi emphasized the need for responsible governance and substantial political competition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He reaffirmed his commitment to “serious and responsible politics,” dismissing reliance on fleeting public opinion.
