Politicians also want to go viral: Former Prime Minister Kishida Fumio appears in short video on YouTube and Instagram

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Politicians also want to go viral: Former Prime Minister Kishida Fumio appears in short video on YouTube and Instagram

The use of social media by politicians and political parties is becoming more widespread. Since the 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election, short videos have become particularly prominent. While short videos are popular among young people and can be a "gateway" to politics, they also carry the risk of biased information sources. "If you find them interesting or even just a little bit interesting, please spread the word," said LDP Digital Deputy Minis…