LDP-TV

WHO COULD HAVE IMAGINED that the first political party in Japan to create its own YouTube channel would be that group of geezers, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party? But that’s exactly what happened, and here’s the link.

They already have 16 videos up, including a 10-minute history of the LDP and a five-minute clip of lower house member Koichi Hirata from Mie Prefecture playing the shamisen.

If they’re smart, they’ll upload a clip of former Foreign Minister Taro Aso campaigning in Akihabara. He’s the geezer in the party who connects the best with the youth demographic.

It shouldn’t be too long before the opposition Democratic Party starts their own channel. And if they’re smart, they’ll put up a clip of upper house DPJ member Shokichi Kina performing. He updated Okinawan minyo and became well known among fans of world music and roots music.

Besides, he’s a lot funkier than Yasuo Fukuda!

Thanks to Marcus for the tip.