--- title: HOME | PEP description: PEP (Policy Entrepreneur's Platform) is a community of policy entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a better Japan. image: https://peplatform.org/hubfs/test_thumb-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://peplatform.org/en/#main-content) - [English](https://peplatform.org/en/) - [日本語](https://peplatform.org) English Show submenu for translations [![PEP](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/logo%20(1).svg)](https://peplatform.org/?hsLang=en) - [About](https://peplatform.org/en/#org) Show submenu for About - [About PEP](https://peplatform.org/en/pep) - [About Policy Entrepreneurs](https://peplatform.org/en/pe) - [Members](https://peplatform.org/en/member) - [\[↗\] Internship](https://apinitiative.org/en/internship/) - [\[↗\] Privacy Policy](https://apinitiative.org/en/privacypolicy/) - [\[↗\] International House of Japan](https://ihj.global/en/) - [Blog](https://peplatform.org/en/latest) - [Initiatives](https://peplatform.org/en/#init) Show submenu for Initiatives - [Overview](https://peplatform.org/en/general) - [PEP for Youth](https://peplatform.org/en/youth) - [PEP for Climate Tech](https://peplatform.org/en/climatetech) - [PEP for Non-Profit スタートアップ](https://peplatform.org/en/pep-for-nps) - [PEP Summit](https://peplatform.org/en/summit) - [Content](https://peplatform.org/en/#content) Show submenu for Content - [PEP Talk](https://peplatform.org/en/pep-talk) - [Events](https://peplatform.org/en/event) - [PEP by Tech](https://peplatform.org/pep-by-tech) - [PEP for GenAI](https://peplatform.org/ja/latest/tag/pep-for-%E7%94%9F%E6%88%90ai) - [Contact](https://peplatform.org/en/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About](https://peplatform.org/en/#org) Show submenu for About - [About PEP](https://peplatform.org/en/pep) - [About Policy Entrepreneurs](https://peplatform.org/en/pe) - [Members](https://peplatform.org/en/member) - [\[↗\] Internship](https://apinitiative.org/en/internship/) - [\[↗\] Privacy Policy](https://apinitiative.org/en/privacypolicy/) - [\[↗\] International House of Japan](https://ihj.global/en/) - [Blog](https://peplatform.org/en/latest) - [Initiatives](https://peplatform.org/en/#init) Show submenu for Initiatives - [Overview](https://peplatform.org/en/general) - [PEP for Youth](https://peplatform.org/en/youth) - [PEP for Climate Tech](https://peplatform.org/en/climatetech) - [PEP for Non-Profit スタートアップ](https://peplatform.org/en/pep-for-nps) - [PEP Summit](https://peplatform.org/en/summit) - [Content](https://peplatform.org/en/#content) Show submenu for Content - [PEP Talk](https://peplatform.org/en/pep-talk) - [Events](https://peplatform.org/en/event) - [PEP by Tech](https://peplatform.org/pep-by-tech) - [PEP for GenAI](https://peplatform.org/ja/latest/tag/pep-for-%E7%94%9F%E6%88%90ai) - [Contact](https://peplatform.org/en/contact) - - [English](https://peplatform.org/en/) - [日本語](https://peplatform.org) English Show submenu for translations - [Subscribe](https://peplatform.org/en/newsletter) [Subscribe](https://peplatform.org/en/newsletter?hsLang=en) # Empowering Each Individual to Shape Public Policy Policy Entrepreneur’s Platform PEP (Policy Entrepreneur's Platform) is a community of policy entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a better Japan. [Who is a policy entrepreneur, and why are they needed today?](https://peplatform.org/en/pe?hsLang=en) ## LATEST ## [An interview with Mr. Zentaro Kamei, the author of "An Introduction to the Policy Design," is now available](https://peplatform.org/en/latest/pep-talk-an-introduction-to-the-policy-design?hsLang=en) 2025/10/6 (Mon) PEP Talk "An Introduction to the Policy Design" is now available. Discover the video below. [Learn More](https://peplatform.org/en/latest/pep-talk-an-introduction-to-the-policy-design?hsLang=en) ## [An interview with Mr. Masato Ito, the author of "Mobility and Class," is now available](https://peplatform.org/en/latest/pep-talk-idou-to-kaikyu?hsLang=en) 2025/8/18 (Mon) PEP Talk "Mobility and Class" is now available. Discover the video below. [Learn More](https://peplatform.org/en/latest/pep-talk-idou-to-kaikyu?hsLang=en) ## [An interview with Ms. Shoko Ueda, the author of "Hida-Originated Connection-Building Innovation," is now available](https://peplatform.org/en/latest/pep-talk-hida?hsLang=en) 2025/7/10 (Thu) PEP Talk "Hida-Originated Connection-Building Innovation" is now available. [Learn More](https://peplatform.org/en/latest/pep-talk-hida?hsLang=en) ## ABOUT ![Mission](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/icon-mission-en-updated.svg "Mission") We contribute to creating a free, open, and sustainable future by promoting policy entrepreneurship as a new method of political participation in democracy and supporting those who take on the role of policy entrepreneurs. ![History](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/icon-history-en.svg "History") The book "What is a Think Tank? - The Era of Policy Entrepreneurism" \*only available in Japanese, was published in March 2019, followed by the project launch in May of the same year. In September, the "Policy Entrepreneurism Symposium 2019" took place, culminating in the establishment of "PEP" in November. ![Operations](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/icon-office-en.svg "Operations") The project is primarily managed by the secretariat of the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) at the International House of Japan, a public interest incorporated foundation. [Learn More　→](https://peplatform.org/ja/pep?hsLang=en) # OVERVIEW PEP is a community that provides a platform for research, collaboration, partnerships, development, training, and recognition of policy entrepreneurs. We aim to create an environment where policy entrepreneurs can take the lead in realizing impactful policies. ## PROGRAMS This section introduces the current programs and initiatives of PEP. ![](https://peplatform.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7519.jpg?width=2000&height=1123&name=IMG_7519.jpg) ### Promotion of Policy Entrepreneurship We engage in activities that promote policy entrepreneurship, regardless of their themes. [Learn More](https://peplatform.org/en/general?hsLang=en) ### Activities in Specific Areas We carry out projects and activities aligned with specific themes. Currently, there are ongoing projects focused on "Climate Tech," "Youth," and "Young Municipal Leaders." ![](https://peplatform.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7335.jpg?width=2000&height=1123&name=IMG_7335.jpg) ![](https://peplatform.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8148.jpg?width=2000&height=1123&name=IMG_8148.jpg) ### Summit for Policy Entrepreneurs We host the annual PEP Summit, which brings together policy entrepreneurs from various fields to foster exchange and interaction among them. Learn More ## KEY PROGRAMS ![](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/Artboard%201%20(Small).png) [PEP Talk](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg1Cf3BMvh1IV4TYqwInDqyzqSUKraNvU) ![](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/IMG_7298%20(Custom).jpg) [Events (Humanitix)](https://events.humanitix.com/host/peplatform) ![](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/IMG_8054%20(Custom).jpg) [PEP Summit](https://peplatform.org/ja/summit?hsLang=en) ![](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/IMG_7519%20(Custom).jpg) [Student Support](https://peplatform.org/en/youth?hsLang=en) ## VIDEO This is the opening video from the PEP Summit 2020. ## SPONSOR ![三菱みらい育成財団](https://peplatform.org/hubfs/IHJ-900%20(1).png) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/policyentrep/) [X Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/PEPlatform) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3kLHNfQJpO9gBAmAj3Bpg) 公益財団法人国際文化会館　APIプログラム 政策起業家プラットフォームPEP事務局 〒106-0032 東京都港区六本木5-11-16 Copyright © 2026, 公益財団法人国際文化会館 政策起業家プラットフォーム