Yuyama Reiko Born in Tokyo in 1960.
Publishing and advertising director. Hou 71 CEO, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Literature, Nihon University College of Art.
In addition to creative direction and production centered on editing, he presides over a unit that holds sushi, "Bijinzushi," and Berlin is active all over Japan, including sushi at the opening of the guerrilla shop at Comme des Garcons.
Paperback to the work Woman sushi "(Gentosha)," Club culture! (Mainichi Newspaper Publishing), new book " Woman dressed as a woman ] (Shinchosha). In recent works " Over 40 ] (Wanibooks). Produced works include "Starry Sky Garden Planetarium Africana" (2006 Summer Roppongi Hills Observatory), Maki Nomiya's full-year recital until 2009.
Chapter fifteen
"Gender public opinion, tax considerations"
Yuyama: What is the reason why Mr. Sakamoto moved to NY?
Sakamoto: I moved 20 years ago, but there were a couple of reasons, and one of the big reasons was that it was tax. At that time, the income tax was cheaper in the United States than in Japan.
Yuyama: So that's it. That means that the individual chose the nation. In a sense Libertarian(* 1) I think it's also an idea. It does not accept the intervention of the state and the government on the economy and society, and fosters its freedom on the premise of an independent individual. It may not be that sweet, but well, it's true that it has an indescribable charm.
Sakamoto: so. It means that citizens choose a country. For me, I had to think a little more about how the tax was spent, the destination of my money. I really have to think about whether this will be sent to the munitions industry and become a bomb, or go to the hospital and help the old people.
Yuyama: It's ridiculous for individuals to think about which country they want to pay taxes to. Where would I choose?
Sakamoto:Recent statistics show the happiest country in the world(* 2) Is Costa Rica(* 3) Apparently, there is a constitutional denial of the military there, just like Japan. Actually, we have no army for the last 60 years.
Yuyama: Latin America used to do a lot of donpachi, so its significance is great.
Sakamoto: And one third of the country is a tropical rainforest park, whose lifestyle is completely eco-conscious. Economy too Eco tourism(※Four) It's turning around. It seems to be such a country, but how?
Yuyama: Hey! I'd like to go there, and it's said that an acquaintance, a Frenchman, was doing an eco tour. It is ant to think of one vote for the national stance.
Sakamoto: Apart from the fact that it's hot or humid, it's also a factor that I would like to pay taxes if the policy of such a country is as an individual. World citizen(※Five) As a way of thinking. Conversely, if you are paying taxes to Japan, I will say what you want to say about how you spend your money.
Yuyama: That kind of attitude is necessary. Also, depending on my age, my perspective and way of thinking about how taxes are used change.
Sakamoto: France and Northern Europe have high taxes, and hospitals, education, and welfare are well established. Among them Norway(* 6) Is Happiness(* 7) , Quality of life(* 8) That sounds amazing. For example, I've heard stories about the country buying Mediterranean islands and sending more and more retired old men to the islands.
Yuyama: This is an offensive attitude. Talented Developer(* 9) Such a national policy. Why can i do that?
Sakamoto: After all, isn't it citizenship? It means that you have to disclose nearly 100% of how you spend your money. I rush into the country.
Yuyama: I wonder if it is the degree of people who can do it, or maybe there is a high awareness of politics. In Europe, where there is a continuation of territory, political instability is commonplace, and there is a sense of danger that if it is vague, it will be a serious problem.
Sakamoto: I think there is a tradition where the country and the individual have a good contractual relationship. Even if the country does a bad thing, it will be revealed immediately, so "I will make you happy anyway". In a sense, it may have opened up again (laughs).
Yuyama: Ah, if there is a rebound in Japanese politics ... To do that, we need the attitude of the individual “Hey! Do it properly” and morality as a citizen. Moreover, it is also necessary to understand that democracy takes time to put together a consensus, and to engage in politics carefully.
Sakamoto: That's true for the country, and so for companies. Food disguise(※Ten) I'm doing a lot of bad things, even on the business side. But how much information does the buyer have, and if something is wrong, can you point it out? Then, if a bad reputation is raised, the business performance will be lowered, so I will think that it is better to do it seriously.
Yuyama: Perhaps you understand that if the camouflage is exposed, it will not cost you in the end.
Sakamoto: Japanese housewives also responded with great sensitivity to refrain from buying food all at once and disguise it. That's the right reaction.
Yuyama: But, as a consumer, the key is to eat rice directly. That's okay, but if it's a bigger problem, it doesn't feel a little tingling.
Sakamoto: There is such a tendency.
Yuyama: Besides, power always rots, so it is better to set a deadline for that person's expiration date.
Sakamoto: The nation and power are historically Nazi(* 11) Probably Soviet(* 12) Whether it's the United States or not, everyone seems to have disabled the general public as much as possible. Certainly, it is the basics for the power side.
Yuyama:"Bread and Theater"(※13) It's okay if you give it. It became TV in modern times ...
Sakamoto: I sometimes think that television even plays the role of religion.
Yuyama: Well, morals and things like daily salvation are all on TV now.
Sakamoto: Americans said, "We are Individualistic(※14) I believe, "but the fact is that the media is so brainwashed. Therefore, although it is said that it is individualism, in the end everyone speaks the same thing, and there are only three variations. But I don't think I'm brainwashed, I think it's my opinion. That is exactly the role of religion.
Yuyama: Japan now prefers "management" to freedom. I think the obsession with being predictable and safe is that the TV has been morally driven inside out. With that hysterical tone of the wide show. As a wonderful result, young people are extremely bureaucratic (laughs). It's a big difference if you think young people like freedom, and it's their habit that they don't know unless they decide. That means that I'm afraid of freedom.
Sakamoto: I'm worried if there is no system that binds me. For example, when someone is drowning in the river in front of me, what I should do is to move by my own instinct at that time. The answer is that I didn't have the training.
Yuyama: That's why there are lots of bills everywhere. Don't play in the river, if you go to the hot spring bath, don't run because the floor slips, it's treated like a child. When treated as a child, even adults act like children, and this is a vicious cycle in which childhood is spurred again.
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(* 1)Libertarianism Is a political thought in politics / economics, etc., where the freedom of each individual should be respected to the maximum extent as long as the rights of others are not violated. Other than a few basics, such as defending individual freedom and the free market, there is no belief that this is an "official" libertarian, so there are often disagreements between libertarians on the details. .
(* 2) Global happiness index (HPI = Happy Planet Index) 2009 rankings announced by the New Economic Foundation (NEF), a think tank in the UK. This index is proposed from the new perspective of "how to live a healthy, long and happy life without burdening the earth." The national happiness level is (1) current consumption, technological development, resource efficiency It is calculated by taking into consideration three factors: the prediction, (2) evaluating the well-being of the inhabitants of the country using the life satisfaction index, and (3) average life expectancy. By the way, Japan is 75th.
(* 3)Republic of Costa Rica Is a Republican nation located in southern Central America. The capital is San Jose . In 1948, it was the first country in the world to abolish its armed forces under the constitution. Also, Chile Or Uruguay With Latin America Has the longest democratic tradition in the United States, and in Central America it is exceptionally politically stable and in good economic condition.
(※Four) This refers to travel, stay-type tourism, etc., with the aim of learning and learning about nature and culture without destroying the local environment, life and culture. Also called an eco tour. Specifically, there are rural stays, farming experiences, and nature tours.
(※Five) The idea of treating people all over the world as their own compatriots. Cosmopolitanism , Also known as worldism. The world state concept can be cited as a development form of this idea. This was argued based on the idea that "a world nation that integrates all nations should be built for world peace that overcomes race and language differences." Cant Was also insisted.
(* 6)Norway Is a constitutional monarchy located on the western coast of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The capital is Oslo . The Norwegian Parliament Nobel Peace Prize World famous for determining the winners of.
(* 7) Announced annually by the United Nations Development Program Human Development Index (HDI) According to 2010 announcement. HDI is an index that indicates the quality of life and the degree of development of people in that country. Since the quality of life is measured, countries with high prices often overlap with developed countries, and are expected to play a role as a new standard for judging developed countries. Human development index Is also written. By the way, the latest ranking is 1st place in Norway, and Japan is 10th place.
(* 8) In general, it is a concept that measures the quality of life of people and society, that is, how much a person leads a human life and finds "happiness" as a scale. “Happiness” is measured not only from property and work, but from various perspectives such as housing environment, physical and mental health, education, recreational activities, and leisure. Therefore, it should be considered separately from the standard of living, which is calculated based on individual income. It is also pointed out that it is related to the development of the nation, the human rights and freedom of individuals, and the comfort of living. (⇒ Click here for details )
(* 9) Developer. An organization or company that is the main body of a large-scale residential land development, resort development, redevelopment project, office building construction, condominium sales, and so on. Developer Tomo.
(※Ten) When retailing/wholesale groceries and providing products at restaurants, the products were distributed/marketed with different indications about the place of production, raw materials, expiration date/expiration date, suitability for eating, etc. A series of problems. The case that was made into a case is also called a food fraud case. Disguise the expiration date of "Akafuku Mochi" (October 2007), Disguise the expiration date of "Shiroi Koibito" by Ishiya Confectionery (August 2007), Mikasa Foods (Osaka City), Asai (Nagoya City), Ota Sangyo (Aichi such as Kozakai) accident rice edible disguise resale by the (disguised rice distribution) (September 2008), re-offer uneaten by the auspicious Senba (2007).
(* 11) German political party. The official name is National Socialist German Labor Party . Formed in 1919, led by Adolf Hitler as leader, he seized power in 1933, but was disbanded following the defeat of Germany in 1945. The ideas of the party are "Aryan supremeism", "anti-Semitism", "anti-communism", "dictatorship by the leader", etc., and Hitler's book "My struggle" was regarded as a scripture of the party. However, the actual actions of the party often contradicted these ideas. However, loyalty and obedience to leaders were given priority (leader principle), and party members were not allowed to question.
(* 12) Raised Marxist-Leninism Soviet political party . Soviet Union At One-party dictatorship I was sticking to. Present Russian Federation Communist Party Predecessor of. The party was an avant-garde organization of workers, farmers and intellectuals, and was defined as the highest form of social and political organization. The fact that the Communist Party in the Soviet Union has de facto integration with the government, “subordinate organizations follow the upper organization” (democratic concentration system), “iron discipline”, and party committees and cells to control all sectors of society. It should have been passed on to the sovereignty parties of other socialist countries.
(※13) poets Yuwenaris But Ancient rome An expression used in the Psalm to ridicule the social situation. A word that points out that the citizens are placed in political blindness by "bread (= food)" and "circus (= entertainment)" given to them free of charge by powers. " Bread and circus Also called "bread and spectacle." The "circus" is not a circus (circus kirks) that modern people think, but an ancient Roman racetrack (circenses kirkenses, a circuit referred to in modern times), and was expanded and held at the amphitheater (amphitheatrum amphitheater). Gladiator It is used in the general sense of entertainment including games.
(※14) A position or theory that emphasizes the significance and value of an individual with respect to the authority of the state or society, and insists that the rights and freedoms are respected. However, in a mass-social situation, an individual who has become a crowd that tends to be washed away by the atmosphere of the place seeks a stronger symbol / leader. Totalitarianism The risk of reaching Erich Fromm Have been pointed out by. (⇒ Click here for details )
