Japan-China relationship
Japan and China have a very long close relationship in the history. For many years, we have introduced Chinese culture and copied it. On the other hand we sometimes fought against that country. In the World WarⅡ, Japan invaded into China and continued the war for a long time, but being finally defeated. In the last 60 years, Japan has compensated a lot for the damage. After the war, Japan has highly developed and advanced into China in the field of the economy. Many industries including small and medium sized companies found a market gap opportunity in China. China has accomplished rapid development as well and got beyond Japan economically. Accordingly China produced so many rich people, who dress in wealthy clothes and do expensive shopping in the top-brand boutiques. Now Japan and China are closely related partners, standing on the spirit of reciprocity.
Accidentally there happened invasion by a Chinese fishing boat into the Japanese territory, the area of sea around Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. Most of the Japanese got angry against the Chinese illegal action, the arrogant attitude and also the cowardice of the Japanese government. The relationship between both countries got worse quickly. The two governments are trying to improve the air, but the matter is very complicated and deep-rooted. So it would take a long time to repair the strategic –reciprocal relationship.
2010年10月25日月曜日
My most impressive trip recently
My most impressive trip recently
I made one week- trip to Hokkaido with my wife in this September. During the trip, the weather was very lovely and comfortable. Firstly I played golf . This is the first golf in Hokkaido. It was amazing and exciting, furthermore, much better than I expected. While playing golf, I found beautiful villas along the golf course by chance, which have been developed aiming at Chinese investment. I heard that those villas were sold out as soon as they had been completed. The Japanese have been suffering from long depression, so I thought the real estate business were typically bad. Here again, I realize the Chinese economic power is surprising. People say that they are trying to buy real estate here and there in Hokkaido. Anyway, one week was long enough for us to enjoy the trip.
Whole through the trip, we drove around all the way. We dropped in at Sapporo Asahikawa, Obihiro and so on. We found that Hokkaido looked like Europe or Canada. We really enjoyed the landscape of vast fields and many piles of pasture, because we missed the old days in those countries.
When I make a trip, I try to find something different from the daily life of myself. It would be a landscape, culture and customs, or kindness of the people over there. In Hokkaido, I was deeply impressed by those differences. The air is clean and the nature is primitive; they are quite different from Kansai area. I was surprised to see large schools of salmon fish coming up for spawning in many rivers. The dishes were marvelous and I gained two kilos during the stay. With all good memories, I am worried about the new task, because I am struggling for arranging many photos now.
I made one week- trip to Hokkaido with my wife in this September. During the trip, the weather was very lovely and comfortable. Firstly I played golf . This is the first golf in Hokkaido. It was amazing and exciting, furthermore, much better than I expected. While playing golf, I found beautiful villas along the golf course by chance, which have been developed aiming at Chinese investment. I heard that those villas were sold out as soon as they had been completed. The Japanese have been suffering from long depression, so I thought the real estate business were typically bad. Here again, I realize the Chinese economic power is surprising. People say that they are trying to buy real estate here and there in Hokkaido. Anyway, one week was long enough for us to enjoy the trip.
Whole through the trip, we drove around all the way. We dropped in at Sapporo Asahikawa, Obihiro and so on. We found that Hokkaido looked like Europe or Canada. We really enjoyed the landscape of vast fields and many piles of pasture, because we missed the old days in those countries.
When I make a trip, I try to find something different from the daily life of myself. It would be a landscape, culture and customs, or kindness of the people over there. In Hokkaido, I was deeply impressed by those differences. The air is clean and the nature is primitive; they are quite different from Kansai area. I was surprised to see large schools of salmon fish coming up for spawning in many rivers. The dishes were marvelous and I gained two kilos during the stay. With all good memories, I am worried about the new task, because I am struggling for arranging many photos now.
2010年10月20日水曜日
Thinking about gender
Thinking about gender
What is the global standard in terms of gender equality? Who decide it? People say that gender equality in Japan is far behind other countries, such as the U.S, Germany, France, Britain and others. It is true that the numbers of Japanese women in politics, government and business are quite fewer than those in the listed countries. However, the reason is not simple. Each gender has own superior characteristics to another. The society needs more suitable gender to the occasion. There might be historical and cultural reasons for that matter.
As a matter of fact, we cannot find any institutional obstacles against gender equality in Japan. Furthermore, nobody can legally prohibit women’s participation into the society. The doors are open for every woman. Actually the number of women has been rapidly increasing in almost every social stage. For instance, if you see the Kobe Gaidai campus, it is obvious that women are not subordinate to men.
Some people say that the government assistance is needed for gender equality, especially for woman’s participation in the society. If we consider that men and women stand on an equal footing, such a support may not be fair for every one of us. Notwithstanding if men or women, we are given equal chance for the possible success. Whether we will be able to succeed or not, it entirely depends on our efforts and some luck.
As a consequent, I have no doubt that any obstacles for gender equality should be excluded to build up free and motivational society. Every people will be rewarded by each efforts and competence regardless gender. However, it will take proper time for good landing; indeed, the true reason of gender bias remains in the customs and people’s mind.
What is the global standard in terms of gender equality? Who decide it? People say that gender equality in Japan is far behind other countries, such as the U.S, Germany, France, Britain and others. It is true that the numbers of Japanese women in politics, government and business are quite fewer than those in the listed countries. However, the reason is not simple. Each gender has own superior characteristics to another. The society needs more suitable gender to the occasion. There might be historical and cultural reasons for that matter.
As a matter of fact, we cannot find any institutional obstacles against gender equality in Japan. Furthermore, nobody can legally prohibit women’s participation into the society. The doors are open for every woman. Actually the number of women has been rapidly increasing in almost every social stage. For instance, if you see the Kobe Gaidai campus, it is obvious that women are not subordinate to men.
Some people say that the government assistance is needed for gender equality, especially for woman’s participation in the society. If we consider that men and women stand on an equal footing, such a support may not be fair for every one of us. Notwithstanding if men or women, we are given equal chance for the possible success. Whether we will be able to succeed or not, it entirely depends on our efforts and some luck.
As a consequent, I have no doubt that any obstacles for gender equality should be excluded to build up free and motivational society. Every people will be rewarded by each efforts and competence regardless gender. However, it will take proper time for good landing; indeed, the true reason of gender bias remains in the customs and people’s mind.
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