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Meet the Youngest-Ever Mayor in Japan’s History | Ryosuke Takashima | TED

TED Fellow Ryosuke Takashima is the youngest-ever mayor in Japan’s history — but he doesn’t consider himself a politician. His approach to leadership is simple: listen to as many voices as possible (from students to elders) in order to figure out what needs fixing. Hear why he thinks inviting citizens to participate in reforming their…

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TED Fellow Ryosuke Takashima is the youngest-ever mayor in Japan’s history — but he doesn’t consider himself a politician. His approach to leadership is simple: listen to as many voices as possible (from students to elders) in order to figure out what needs fixing. Hear why he thinks inviting citizens to participate in reforming their own communities is the best way to get things done. (Recorded at TED Fellows Films 2026 on April 14, 2026)

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  1. @Gaming-wM702

    September 18, 2026 at 11:06 am

    اول واحد ❤🎉

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  2. @mindvada

    September 18, 2026 at 11:08 am

    thats how leader get created

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  3. @かきくけあいうえお-d6j

    September 18, 2026 at 11:27 am

    市長へ当選してから3年以上経つ中、一時的な話題作りでなく、本当に街のために奔走してる事が伝わってきました。
    英語のプレゼンもシンプルな表現で分かりやすいし、同世代として尊敬してます。今後も身体には気を付けて頑張ってください。

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  4. @doubleuenbeeeh

    September 18, 2026 at 11:36 am

    What a repetitive title

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  5. @NiNiC83

    September 18, 2026 at 11:40 am

    The more I learn about Japan the more Japan has my admiration. If we were to ever come under a single world government, this is the only leadership we should have. One who truly respects, works for and represents their People.
    Great Job!!! 🎉🎉❤❤👏👏

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  6. @PeterJole

    September 18, 2026 at 11:53 am

    I am thumb I love japan

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  7. @MusicasStefanAdam

    September 18, 2026 at 12:29 pm

    1 in 8 billions.

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  8. @dianelibador2888

    September 18, 2026 at 12:44 pm

    We need more leaders like this in the U.S

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    • @HanaMontana526

      September 18, 2026 at 5:33 pm

      @dianelibador2888Zohran Mamdani

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  9. @urbanstrencan

    September 18, 2026 at 2:49 pm

    This is kind of mayors and politicians we need, ones to get between people, talk with them, great video

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  10. @Watikwilzeggenis

    September 18, 2026 at 2:51 pm

    Could it be it was not your intention to post this here? I don’t see any link or contribution of your comment with the topic of this video.

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  11. @honorw4125

    September 18, 2026 at 5:53 pm

    How very refreshing to hear a young man speaking with respect to all and engaging with his community. We need more of this across the world.

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  12. @TheViolentPacifist999

    September 18, 2026 at 9:21 pm

    Japanese robert pattinson lol.

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