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 deeper discussions on critical policy issues that cannot be deferred to the next generation.

The first episode welcomes Shigeru Ishiba, a Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, and Koki Ozora, Executive Director of the NPO “Anata no Ibasho” (Your Place), to discuss the current state and sustainability of Japan’s social security system. In Part 3, their conversation explores what is needed to transform society, debating questions such as “confrontation versus co-creation” and “is improving voter turnout enough?” The discussion reveals Mr. Ozora’s vision of ideal political leadership and Mr. Ishiba’s convictions and determination as a politician. We invite you to watch this compelling dialogue.