Zabungle Kato and Local Mayor Team up to Take on M-1 in Yokkaichi, Mie

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At a regular press conference on the 19th, Mayor Tomohiro Mori (46) of Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, announced that he will be forming a new duo with Zabungle Kato (real name Ayumu Kato) (50) to take on the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, the competition to determine the best manzai comedians in Japan. Mayor Mori said, "I hope we can promote Yokkaichi even a little. I don't think we'll make it to the finals, but I want to leave my mark."