Rei Murakami Frenzel served as moderator in the new series “SOHATSU DIALOGUE” on the Sohatsu Channel, operated by the Sohatsu Platform Foundation. “SOHATSU DIALOGUE” features guests from political, business, and academic circles to foster in-depth discussions on critical policy issues that cannot be deferred to future generations.

The second episode features Katsunobu Kato, a Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives and former Chief Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare, alongside Kosuke Furui, CEO of POTETO Media, known for making policy issues more accessible to the public. They discuss Japan’s pressing challenges, including the social security system, from fresh perspectives.

Mr. Kato emphasizes that “the social security system is intrinsically linked to the Japanese way of life” and explores reform beyond simple fiscal considerations. In contrast, Mr. Furui voices the candid concerns of young people: “Will we actually receive our pensions?” In Part 2, the discussion delves deeper into specific reform proposals for the social security system and highlights key points requiring attention. We invite you to watch this engaging dialogue.