The leadership of the Center Reform Union has been entrusted to newly elected Junya Ogawa, who is determined to confront the influential government of Sanae Takii while promoting the banner of 'center reform.' However, Ogawa inherits a party that has lost its numerical strength drastically, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party holding more than two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives compared to the Center Reform Union's less than one-third. At a press conference following his election, Ogawa emphasized the importance of not taking the voters' voices lightly, acknowledging over a million people who voted for the 'center' in the proportional representation of the last election and stating that he aims for the Center Reform Union to effectively challenge the administration as the leading opposition party.

Ogawa highlighted key societal issues such as population decline, increased social insurance burdens on the working generation, and the expansion of non-regular employment, indicating that these structural contradictions have led to a vast fiscal deficit. He articulated that strong leadership and insight are needed to confront these fundamental challenges facing the nation. He expressed his determination to overcome these obstacles head-on through effective political action, insisting that the leadership must address structural issues to gain the public's trust and support.

As for constitutional reform and other foundational policies, Ogawa’s stance indicates a willingness to engage with contentious topics, although the details remain ambiguous. With the political landscape so heavily skewed, the Central Reform Union must not only rebuild its base but also propose viable alternatives to the current administration’s policies, focusing on sustainability and fiscal responsibility to regain credibility and relevance in Japanese politics.