＜Launch of the curriculum for fostering politicians who will be chosen based on their thoughts and policies! Online course "The Next Generation's Politics School" to begin in June 2026

Next Democracy, an election support social business operated by Chiikimori Corporation (Representative Director: Takuya Nunoda), will launch an online course "Next Generation Politics School" in June 2026 for those who are considering running for office regardless of age or gender. This four-part course will cover everything from sorting out the starting point of "Why become a legislator?" to structuring local issues, policy planning, the basics of election strategy, and preparation for implementation.

Seminar details : https://next-democracy.com/ndseijijyuku/

Application page: https://nextdemocracynextdemocracy-jisedai.peatix.com/view

Online Course "Next Generation Politics School

Background of the course

We launched Next Democracy and started our election support business with the desire to help people who have the desire to become politicians. We do not just get people elected; we support them with policy skills and strategies that enable them to get elected through their policies, and produce good politicians. To do this, we must turn thoughts into policies, grasp the issues of citizens, and turn them into words that are sympathetic to them. The "Next Generation Politics School" will serve as a gateway to acquire these skills.

About "Next Generation Politics School

In Japan's local elections, uncontested elections have been increasing due to a shortage of candidates, and the percentage of uncontested prefectural assembly elections in the 2023 local elections reached 25.9%. On the other hand, there are many people who have an awareness of local issues and aspirations but are unable to run for office due to the belief that "politicians are special people" and concerns about the cost and preparation for elections.

In response to this situation, Next Democracy was officially launched in May 2026, based on the belief that it is necessary to accompany candidates not only on "how to win" but also on "why they are challenging" and "what kind of policies they will pursue. The "Next Generation Politics School" is the core of this initiative, which aims to broaden the entry points for political participation and develop human resources who can solve local issues through policy.

Outline of the course

Title: "Next Generation Politics School

Dates : Starts in June 2026 (4 sessions)

　　　　　　 First session: Tuesday, June 9, 20:00-22:00

　　　　　　 Second session: Tuesday, June 16, 20:00-22:00

　　　　　　 The 3rd session: Tuesday, June 23, 20:00-22:00

　　　　　　 Session 4: Tuesday, June 30, 20:00-22:00

Participation Method ： Online (Zoom)

Fee: 2,000 yen (tax included, for all 4 sessions)

Participation Requirements ： All people regardless of age or gender who are thinking of running for office

Sponsor ： Next Democracy (operated by Chiikimori Co., Ltd.)

Official website: https://next-democracy.com/ndseijijyuku/

Application page: https://nextdemocracynextdemocracy-jisedai.peatix.com/view

<Program

Part 1: "Putting Thoughts into Words: Why are you a politician?

Participants will delve deeply into their motivations and original experiences to become a politician, and verbalize their "unique thoughts".

This will help you to sort out vague motivations into a clear vision, and lay the foundation for subsequent policy making and campaign activities.

Part 2: "Seeing through the issues, understanding local problems in terms of structure."

Participants will learn how to organize and structure "issues that they are vaguely aware of" into well-founded regional issues.

By understanding the background and cause-and-effect relationships of issues, you will be able to create persuasive policies.

Part 3: "Making Policies: Putting Issues into Solutions

Learn practical approaches to incorporating local issues into concrete policies.

You will refine how to create and communicate policies that will make voters want to "entrust this person with my job".

Part 4: "Strategy and Execution: Designing and Launching an Election"

This course covers the basics of campaign strategy, social networking public relations, building supporters, and designing a timeline.

We will help you take concrete steps toward running for office by preparing you to translate your thoughts and policies into actual action.

Themes and contents of each session are subject to change.

Profile of lecturers

Katsuyoshi Ebi

Co-chairman of Next Democracy and policy election advisor. Born in 1981, he is a former independent local assemblyman who served two terms of eight years as a member of the Toyama Prefectural Assembly starting at the age of 29, and is the representative of the Institute for Regional Development. He graduated from the Faculty of Management and Information Sciences at Hamamatsu University. For eight years until 2025, he was involved with a national political party from the preparatory stage of its establishment, and has experience supporting the growth of the organization while holding several positions at the party center. He has been involved in all aspects of the party's activities, from planning the strategic tactics needed to win the election to providing candidate support.

Takuya Nunota

Takuya Nunota is the co-chair of Next Democracy and a policy election advisor. Born in 1981, he is an independent former local councilor who served five terms of 18 years as a member of the Izumisano City Council from the age of 26, and is the representative director of Chiikimori Co. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Kansai University and completed the Graduate School of Accounting at the same university. For three years until 2025, he served as the head of the election department of a national political party, supporting its development from the perspectives of both organizational management and election practice. He provides integrated support from policy making to public relations, creativity, and strategy.

Company Profile

Company name: Chiikimori Co.

Representative ： Takuya Nunoda, President

Business description: Operation of Next Democracy

URL : https://next-democracy.com