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After Taking on the M-1 Challenge, the 50-Year-Old Mayor's Next Goal Is to "Find a Partner and Take an exam." What Is the True Meaning Behind His Emphasis that "Politicians Also Need a Career Break"? a Direct Interview with Dazaifu Mayor, Okura Kusuda

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Mayor Kusuda Daizo of Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is believed to be the first politician to advance to the second round of the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, the ultimate manzai competition. He won by poking fun at other mayors, but a scandal involving an employee led to him withdrawing from the competition just before the third round.
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Mayor Kusuda Daizo of Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is believed to be the first politician to advance to the second round of the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, the ultimate manzai competition. He won by poking fun at other mayors, but a scandal involving an employee led to him withdrawing from the competition just before the third round.

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toyokeizai.net broke the news in on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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