Shinji Ishimaru’s quotes that resonate with the heart. Soulful words that touch the hearts of many people.

Our generation has to rebuild this country and hand it over to the next generation in good shape.Shinji Ishimaru

These were the words used, on the eve of the Tokyo gubernatorial election, at a final rally to once again convey the motivation and philosophy behind this candidacy.

They express the belief that politicians should act not for themselves but for the people, and that supporting young people in particular serves the good of the country.

They also carry a determination that if we leave things as they are, Japan will deteriorate, and that it is up to us to rebuild the country so we can pass it on to the next generation.

The fact that these words surfaced in the emotionally charged moment of a last speech suggests that this is a core conviction at the heart of Mr.

Ishimaru’s thinking.

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Isn’t that an admirable resolve?Shinji Ishimaru

After the Tokyo gubernatorial election, NHK asked a representative question about the cause of defeat, and Mr.

Shinji Ishimaru responded.

The words that immediately followed were a prompt for a follow-up.

From the start, NHK should have known that the media—NHK included—hadn’t covered him at all, and it seems they asked the question fully expecting it might be cut, which he evaluates positively.

Although Mr.

Ishimaru often stands out for criticizing the media’s stance, here—both in his answer and in what he said afterward—he maintained a smile throughout, conveying a sense of expectation that this could be a turning point toward improvement.

It’s the kind of content that shows he properly values attitudes he finds good, and it also reveals Mr.

Ishimaru’s way of thinking and character.

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I can say with confidence that I did everything I could.Shinji Ishimaru

These are the words Mr.

Shinji Ishimaru shared at the press venue as he reflected on the election, at the very moment Ms.

Yuriko Koike’s projected victory was announced in the Tokyo gubernatorial race.

While the result alone shows he was not elected, he conveyed that he gave his all to what he could do and that he was able to leave clear meaning in his decision to run.

Another key point is that he was able to communicate his ideas to many people, and you can sense that this will likely have an impact on the future.

Because it’s a positive message about holding one’s head high, it also inspires the expectation that he will continue to give his all in his activities going forward.

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If you’re dissatisfied with the world, change yourself.Shinji Ishimaru

These are words deliberately addressed to hecklers by Shinji Ishimaru, who was supporting a candidate as the representative of Path of Regeneration during the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election.

He conveys that no matter how much someone heckles, there is no one there willing to listen to that person’s words, and that it is more constructive to devote oneself to doing what should be done, in the place one ought to be.

It also reflects the Path of Regeneration’s operating principle that if you’re dissatisfied with society, each of us should take action to resolve it.

The fact that the line actually comes from the anime Ghost in the Shell is another key point—subtly humorous while delivering an important message.

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There are things only our generation can do.Shinji Ishimaru

These are words used in an appeal about what feelings and intentions they carry into this election, as The Path of Regeneration is also fielding candidates for the House of Councillors election.

It expresses, while touching on the current state of the nation, why they are focusing solely on education in this campaign.

Precisely because the population is declining, we are told it is necessary to raise the quality of people, and that it is important for the current generation to prepare a society in which the next generation can thrive.

These words seem likely to prompt us to think about how we should shape the country from here on, and what we can pass on to the next generation.

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What we need now is the entertainment-ization of politics.Shinji Ishimaru

These are the words that express Shinji Ishimaru’s view that he wants a wide range of people to take an interest in politics—and what’s needed to make that happen.

By using the word “entertainment,” which runs counter to the image of politics as something serious and staid, he also conveys a will to change established conventions.

He isn’t saying we should treat it as fun for fun’s sake; rather, he argues we need communication that draws greater interest.

By getting more people engaged, more will want to participate, and as a result the country will change—these words also present a forward-looking vision for the future.

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If you truly have a sense of urgency, you should be able to make up your mind.Shinji Ishimaru

These were words included in the process of answering questions that were asked for clarification at a financial briefing in Akitakata City.

It conveys that each municipality, including Akitakata City, is built not only by politicians but also by the people who live there, and that it is important for everyone to understand the situation.

It expresses the idea that, rather than seeing it as someone else’s problem, we should view it as our own, and that having a precise sense of urgency is essential for a better future.

It calls on many people to recognize that if we want our town to survive, we must feel the urgency, be prepared, and work together.

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