2025 POLLS: Highlight Videos Playing Big Role in Election

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Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Highlight videos, or short videos utilizing clips posted by political parties and candidates, on social media are playing a major role in Japan’s election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament, on Sunday. Social media is increasingly impacting election results amid the growing popularity of YouTube and other video-sharing sites. Some video…

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Highlight videos, or short videos utilizing clips posted by political parties and candidates, on social media are playing a major role in Japan’s election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament, on Sunday. Social media is increasingly impacting election results amid the growing popularity of YouTube and other video-sharing sites. Some video…