Prime Minister Ishiba champions the slogan “Enjoyable Japan.
” What images does this phrase conjure for you?
His advocacy for an “Enjoyable Japan” coincided with the Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike announcement, sparking a flurry of online discourse. However, much of the criticism remained superficial, fixated on the literal interpretation of the words.
In reality, this phrase draws inspiration from the works of Taiichi Sakaiya, a revered author by Prime Minister Ishiba.
This article, presented in two parts, delves into Sakaiya’s posthumous work, “The Third Japan,” to uncover the true meaning behind “Enjoyable Japan,” shedding light on the challenges facing modern Japan and its prospects for the future.
Taiichi Sakaiya’s Message and Snow White’s Perspective
