Key Facts
• October 25, 2025: Ryuhiko Miyabe delivers final campaign speech at JR Kawasaki Station.
• Miyabe, 46, repeatedly spreads discriminatory rhetoric and false claims during his campaign.
• Statements include: “LGBT is a privilege,” “Gender equality has been achieved,” and “Abolish hate speech ordinances.”
• Miyabe denies the existence of discrimination against Buraku communities, calling it a “profit-driven lie.”
• In 2016, Miyabe published a list of 5,360 Buraku community names, facing legal defeat.
• Despite criticism, he continues to post discriminatory content on paid platforms.
• A supporter of a far-right party verbally attacked a journalist, amplifying discriminatory sentiments.
• Local resident Ryu Kobayashi, 51, condemns Miyabe’s tactics as “extremely vile” and harmful to human rights.
• The Kawasaki mayoral election is scheduled for October 26, 2025.
• Miyabe’s campaign has drawn widespread protests from citizens and human rights advocates.
Summary
Ryuhiko Miyabe, a candidate in the Kawasaki mayoral election, has faced significant backlash for his discriminatory rhetoric and false claims during his campaign. On October 25, 2025, Miyabe delivered his final speech at JR Kawasaki Station, reiterating controversial statements such as “LGBT is a privilege” and calling for the abolition of hate speech ordinances. He has a history of denying Buraku discrimination, publishing a list of 5,360 community names in 2016, and continuing to share discriminatory content online. His actions have sparked protests, with citizens and human rights advocates condemning his tactics as harmful and exploitative. The election is set for October 26, 2025, with Miyabe’s campaign drawing widespread criticism for inciting hate and spreading misinformation.
