Call for Guests: Kanagawa Prefecture's Podcast Program "Zurezure"!

Kanagawa Prefecture is currently producing a podcast titled "Zurezure," which invites staff and stakeholders in the disability welfare sector to discuss the "gaps" (zure) they have felt in their daily work and lives, aiming to communicate the "now" of disability welfare to a broad audience, including the younger generation.

We are now widely accepting self-nominations and recommendations for guests to appear on the program.

Whether you wish to appear yourself or recommend someone whose story you would like to hear, we welcome your applications.

1. Program Overview This is a talk show that welcomes staff and stakeholders from the disability welfare field. Using the "gaps" between "ideals and reality" in their work/lives, or "differences in values between oneself and society regarding disability welfare" as a starting point, the program delves into their experiences, thoughts, and stories that have shaped their work ethic and lives, conveying the current state of the field to a wide audience.

Platforms: Spotify / Amazon Music / Apple Podcasts / Youtube (planned, audio-only) Frequency: Twice a month (12th and 26th of every month). 9 episodes already published (as of June, 2026). URL: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/n7j/miryoku_hasshin.html

2. Who are we looking for? People working in the field of disability welfare, individuals with disabilities and their families, those involved in research, education, or policy regarding disability welfare, and those working in adjacent fields. There are no age or experience requirements. We are looking for people who can talk in their own words about the program's theme: "gaps."

3. Application Method & Conditions Period: From June 10, 2026 (Wed) to September 10, 2026 (Thu). Fee: Free. Appearance Fee: Paid according to the contractor's regulations. Recording: Online, approximately 2 hours per session. Equipment support provided. Application Form: https://forms.gle/DixQjHegGV4dHR4p6

4. Contact Information Regional Welfare Division, Welfare Department, Bureau of Welfare and Children's Future, Kanagawa Prefecture