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For anyone who still feels politics is a long way off:
the Mock Ward Mayoral Election is back.
A day on the side of an election you never normally see.
Work in a group with politicians and people you haven't met,
and stand in an election run entirely by students.
The mayor's seat is yours to take.
Date: Thursday 20 March 2025 (public holiday), 10:00–17:00
Venue: Adachi Ward Office main hall and the assembly chamber
For: middle and high school students who can attend in person
Cost: free
Places: around 50, first come first served
Applications: Saturday 1 February to Tuesday 18 March
Application form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO3C25XPaKoNrRbvSwi6FnN4nHyiTrkVRjFLWZm1z2tw44Ug/viewform
Hosted by TEIGEN JP
Co-hosted by the Adachi Election Administration Commission
Supported by the Adachi Board of Education, Ritsumei Inc. and Earth Guardians Japan
With the help of the Adachi Ward Assembly and the Tokyo Denki University newspaper committee
A student organization tackling the gap in opportunities for teenagers through hands-on education, with the mission of giving every teenager the chance to meet a self they have not yet met. Founded in Adachi, Tokyo in 2023; 38 high school and university students from 22 different schools across the Tokyo area take part. First Prize at the 1st National High School Policy Championship, the NHK President's Award at the 70th High School Students' Speech Contest, and a policy proposal to the then Prime Minister at his office (all 2023). The Mock Ward Mayoral Election has been held three times in Adachi, co-hosted with the Adachi Election Administration Commission in 2025 and 2026.
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