Do you think government in japan?

Question:

Even if it passes over politics of Japan for eight months from an earthquake, it does not help people.
The measure against radioactivity is also halfway.
What happens to politics of Japan??

Answer:

From my perspective, the problem isn't the individuals in government, but rather the system. Due to the post-war population boom the economy was very strong for a long time. People were making money, and grew complacent. No-one cared about politics, and the politicians never really had to govern.
Now that population is getting older, Japan has a shrinking tax base, and other countries are catching up. Japan's population want action, but the government doesn't know what to do! They've never had to govern, certainly they've never had the serious problems they have now. Finally, the Japanese people have unrealistic expectations - they are unwilling to accept that the necessary changes will not be easy. They don't like bad news, and that's why there have been 6 prime ministers in 5 years. Whenever a PM does anything which might upset the public, he's forced out by other politicians (Hatoyama leading Kan's demise), or the money men (the politicians allegedly paid off by TEPCO). Still, having said all that, I am still optimistic that Japan can rebuild her standing. If any country can, it is Japan. It just has to want it.


[edit; totally agree with Yoda, although I would say the rot is even older than that, maybe back to the late 70s. Business culture here has the same issues the government has - too big, too many rules which are "impossible" to change - outdated and unchallenged. However, change must come to Japan. When it does, I think it will be rapid and complete.


Quinn; I assume you have perfect Japanese then?]