Opposition leader Ichiro Ozawa tried to present a softer public image Sunday by speaking to young people about his favorite tofu, women's fashions — and even his unrequited first love.

The Democratic Party of Japan president appeared at Ameba Studio in the bustling Harajuku district in Tokyo to appear on a live Internet broadcast hosted by popular TV personality Sakura Uehara.

Uehara said Ozawa was the first male guest on her program and was surprised that a politician would take part.