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.
2010年5月12日水曜日
Why should Japanese study English?
English studying is essential for us, Japanese, today. Because we cannot get along without English for our daily life. In Japan, children normally start to study English from junior high school. Some of them continue studying until to high school. Half of them still continue it to university. Eventually most of Japanese study English for a long period. Afterward we have to use English in various social activities.
For instance, let's think about the business such as trading, manufacturing, constructions or whatever the business would be. English went deep into every field, even into wholly domestic business. If we want to get promotion in the company, we cannot avoid English.
We can pick up another example. Nowadays we can enjoy travelling abroad easily and comfortably. There are exceptional countries where English is not available. However it's true that English is the most useful language. If we can use English freely, the travel would be much fun.
In conclusion, now the question whether we should study English cannot be hot issue. Because it's very obvious and natural to study English in Japan.
For instance, let's think about the business such as trading, manufacturing, constructions or whatever the business would be. English went deep into every field, even into wholly domestic business. If we want to get promotion in the company, we cannot avoid English.
We can pick up another example. Nowadays we can enjoy travelling abroad easily and comfortably. There are exceptional countries where English is not available. However it's true that English is the most useful language. If we can use English freely, the travel would be much fun.
In conclusion, now the question whether we should study English cannot be hot issue. Because it's very obvious and natural to study English in Japan.
First trip to Seoul
This march I made a first trip to Seoul. That was marvelous and very exciting. At first I hesitated to go to Seoul,Korea. There were several reasons for that. First of all I was worried about the Korean language, the Hangul. I know that I can not make myself understood at all in Korea without using the Hangul. Actually I could not find either alphabets or Chinese characters. Accordingly I had to recognize Seoul only through eyes and ears.
Second reason is the similarity. I thought I could not find distinctive atmosphere. In that sense , my wrong impression did not arouse curiosity to go there. However Seoul was quite different from the city in Japan. I found that it is rather near to the city in the U.S , especially in terms of buildings and vehicles.
Thirdly I had prejudice about Korean food. Of course, I like kimchee and BBQ. But I can not eat the same two to three times a day. Needless to say , I don't want to have anything all through the staying .
But I found I had foolish preconceptions about Korea. Everything I experienced was very fresh and curious and I fully satisfied myself .
Second reason is the similarity. I thought I could not find distinctive atmosphere. In that sense , my wrong impression did not arouse curiosity to go there. However Seoul was quite different from the city in Japan. I found that it is rather near to the city in the U.S , especially in terms of buildings and vehicles.
Thirdly I had prejudice about Korean food. Of course, I like kimchee and BBQ. But I can not eat the same two to three times a day. Needless to say , I don't want to have anything all through the staying .
But I found I had foolish preconceptions about Korea. Everything I experienced was very fresh and curious and I fully satisfied myself .
2010年5月9日日曜日
After retirement
I have been looking for my life-work after retirement. Some people want to be free from any restriction ,without any routine job and simply to live on a pension. What should I do in my remaining life? The crucial condition is to keep myself healthy both in mind and body. It might be important to be wealthy enough.However, buisiness is stressful.I finally came to the end ; it is making a contribution to society through education by English teaching at school.
Another reason to study English
I have been studying English since junior high school. It means countless time has passed since I touched English.Nevertheless my English is not good enough yet.I thought this result might not be special to me,but appliicable to common English learners in Japan. If so,there could be some linguistic reasons or educational failure but for individual competence. This awareness of the issues stimulated me to study English again.
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