"Next-Generation Political Academy," with 24 participants in its first session Due to its popularity, the second session will begin on July 30, 2026 A hands-on course covering everything from policy-making to election strategy

“Next Democracy” (Co-CEOs: Katsumasa Ebi and Takuya Fuda), an election support social business operated by Chiikimori Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Takuya Fuda), will launch the second session of its hands-on course, “Next-Generation Political Academy”—which teaches policy-making skills and election strategies—on July 30, 2026.

▼Next Generation Political Academy

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Next Generation Political Academy

Despite being held on weekday evenings, the first session attracted 24 participants from across the country, with feedback such as, “I learned how to translate my ideas into policy,” and “My anxiety about running for office turned into a concrete action plan.”

In addition, our free “Budding Politicians Seminar”—a course designed to help participants take their first steps into politics—was well-received, with 20 participants. In response to this growing interest in political participation, we have decided to hold the second session.

This time, to create a more accessible environment, the sessions will be held on weekdays during the day.

■ Politics Cannot Be Changed by “Aspirations” Alone

In recent years, the number of people interested in local issues and eager to participate in politics has been growing. However, in reality,

・They have the desire to improve their community

・They are interested in running for office

・But don’t know where to start

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At Next Democracy, with the goal of “turning aspirations into policies and increasing the number of politicians elected on the basis of those policies,” we operate the “Next Generation Political Academy” as a practical learning environment.

In this course,

・Articulating your vision

・Analyzing local issues

・Policy formulation

・Election strategy

・Practical activities

You can systematically learn all of these topics.

■What Is the Next-Generation Political Academy?

This is a four-part online course centered on the theme of “Becoming a Politician Elected for Your Policies.”

Designed for those seriously considering a run for office, the course provides a step-by-step exploration of the five key pillars: “Vision, Challenges, Policies, Strategy, and Execution.”

■ Recommended for:

・Those who are seriously considering running for office but don’t know what to prepare or how to go about it

・Those who have a vision but want to learn how to organize it into concrete policies

・Those who want to develop the ability to solve local issues

・Those who want to overcome their anxiety about running for office through knowledge and strategy

・Those who want to take the next step after attending a “Budding Politicians” seminar

・Those who want to put “elections won on the basis of policy” into practice

■Curriculum Overview

・Putting Your Vision into Words

We’ll delve deeply into why you aspire to become a politician and clarify the vision that will serve as the foundation for your campaign.

・Identifying Issues

You’ll learn to analyze local issues structurally—rather than relying on intuition—and develop the analytical skills needed to formulate policies.

・Developing Policies

You’ll learn to translate these challenges into concrete solutions and craft policies that resonate with voters.

・Strategy and Execution

You will design strategies for taking concrete action, including utilizing social media, building a base of supporters, and preparing for elections.

*The content of each session is subject to change.

■Event Overview

Program Name: Next Generation Political Academy

Organizer: Next Democracy

Format: Online (Zoom)

Registration: https://jisedai2ki.peatix.com/view

Number of Sessions & Duration: 4 sessions total (2 hours each)

Tuition: 2,000 yen (tax included)

Target Audience: Anyone considering running for office

Instructors: Katsumasa Ebi (Co-Representative), Takuya Fuda (Co-Representative)

Schedule: ・Session 1: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

　　　　　　・Session 2: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

　　　　　　・Session 3: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

　　　　　　・Session 4: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

■ Free “Budding Politicians Seminar” Also Continues

Next Democracy also offers a free course, the “Budding Politicians Seminar,” for those in the early stages of considering a run for office.

The first session was attended by 20 participants, and we received feedback such as “Politics feels more accessible now” and “My vision for running for office has become more concrete.”

We plan to hold these seminars monthly going forward, working to create an environment where people interested in politics can take their first step.

Budding Politicians Seminar

[What You’ll Learn in the Seminar]

・How elections work

・The role of the legislature

・The work of a politician

・The Process of Running for Office

・Elections in an Era Where Voters Choose Based on Policies

・Mindset for Aspiring Politicians

[Event Overview]

Seminar Title: “Budding Politicians Seminar: Understanding Elections and the Legislature”

Date and Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Format: Online (Zoom)

Registration: https://seijikanotamago.peatix.com/view

Participation Fee: Free

Target Audience: Open to everyone

Speakers: Katsumasa Ebi (Co-Representative), Takuya Fuda (Co-Representative)

■What Next Democracy Aims to Achieve

In Japan, there are many people who are interested in politics but feel that “it’s beyond my capabilities” or that “politicians are special people.”

Next Democracy aims to realize a “political culture where candidates are elected based on their policies” by dispelling these misconceptions and fostering talent capable of tackling local issues.

From seminars for aspiring politicians to a political academy for the next generation, and on to actual campaigns.

We will continuously support the growth of those aspiring to enter politics and foster talent capable of changing Japan’s future, starting from the local level.

Our YouTube channel, which provides commentary on politics and election news, is also well-received.

■Company Overview

Company Name: Chiikimori Co., Ltd.

Representative: Takuya Fuda, Representative Director

Business Activities: Operation of Next Democracy

URL: https://next-democracy.com