Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “directive” to all her ministers reveals her “strong arm” in her “daring to release to the media…

The transformation of Japan into a “Japan that can earn money” will be promoted.

We were given a paper with ten items of substance. It’s already filled to the brim. I will do my best with my life.

This was the declaration of Satsuki Katayama, 66, who was appointed Finance Minister under the administration of Sanae Takaichi, 64.

Takaichi became the first female prime minister in the history of constitutional government when she was nominated for the post on October 21. On that day, the cabinet ministers were given a “10-point directive. The instructions give a dim glimpse of the ideal image of the nation that Takaichi has in mind.

I have never seen such a list of instructions.

Political commentator Harumi Arima said. In the past, the prime minister would stand up to the ministers and say, “I’ve never seen such a directive,” he said,

In the past, the prime minister would simply tell his ministers to “do ’00,'” but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began handing out written memos of what he wanted them to do when he became prime minister. This time, however, all ministers were given a written memo of what he wanted them to do. This time, however, he has given detailed instructions to all ministers. It is typical of Prime Minister Takaichi, who is a studious person, and I think he is trying to make his ministers “work.

He is a studious man, and I think he wants to make the ministers ‘work.

Moreover, these instructions were circulated to some of the media. The directive obtained by this website is an A4-size document containing instructions for all the ministers, and it is about 40 pages long.

It seems that Takaichi dared to release the directive to some of the media. The fact that the approval rating is actually rising is a good sign. The fact that the approval rating is actually rising suggests that people have high expectations for the cabinet, so it is a very good strategy.

The “number one” economic policy of the Takaichi administration is, simply put, “Make money, make money, and make it all.

While there are many overlapping phrases in the instructions to ministers, what stands out is the frequent appearance of the phrase “Japan that can earn money. The directive to the Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare reads as follows

We will also implement reforms to support the employment of motivated elderly people and eliminate unwanted part-time employment.

In addition, we will work with the relevant ministers to consider relaxation of working hour regulations based on the premise of maintaining physical and mental health and employee choice.

Of particular note is the “relaxation of working hour regulations,” which suggests changes to the maximum hours set by law. Prime Minister Takaichi himself, upon his election as LDP president

“I will abandon work-life balance.

Is this the same statement being applied to the people of Japan? ……

Preparing for China’s “maritime expansion

In a letter of instruction to Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi (77) and Economy and Security Minister Norimi Onoda (42), one aspect of the foreigner policy can be seen.

We will steadily promote the necessary environmental improvements for the realization of a symbiotic society, such as strengthening measures against illegal immigration, and thoroughly controlling immigration and emigration.

(2) Proceed with the examination of how to protect sensitive information and data from foreign powers. In cooperation with the ministers concerned, steadily conduct surveys, etc. based on the Law Concerning Investigation of Important Land, etc., and further examine the situation after determining the enforcement status of the law and the domestic and international situation surrounding security, etc.

This is probably in consideration of the “buying and selling” of land by illegal aliens and mainly Chinese nationals. We interviewed a reporter from the political section of a national newspaper.

I think it is a welcome move for the Koichi sympathizers, but it may cause friction with other countries.

What about diplomacy and defense? Mr. Takaichi is rumored to be a “China hater,” but some of the contents of the directive have China in mind.

In his letter to Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (70), he said

While comprehensively promoting “mutually beneficial strategic relations” with China, Japan should assert what it needs to assert and strongly urge responsible behavior, while continuing dialogue and promoting the building of “constructive and stable relations.

The directive also shows a certain level of consideration. Although a certain degree of consideration can be sensed. ……

The directive to Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (44) states

We will further strengthen Japan-U.S. joint deterrence and response capabilities. In doing so, we will build a cooperative framework for Japan and the U.S. to more effectively demonstrate Japan’s counterattack capability, and we will work to improve our respective command and control frameworks and strengthen cooperation.

In addition, we will work to improve our respective command and control frameworks and strengthen cooperation. The key point is that it mentions “counterattack capability. It goes on to say, “The Japan-U.S. Alliance will be the cornerstone of the counterattack.

While maintaining the Japan-U.S. alliance as a cornerstone, we will promote bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation and exchanges, including joint training and equipment and technology cooperation, among Japan-U.S., South Korea, Japan-U.S.-Philippines, Japan-U.S., Australia, Japan-U.S., Australia-India, etc., and will lead efforts to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific region and ensure regional security and stability for a lifetime, in cooperation with relevant ministers.

Although he did not name China by name, he did mention specific countries, as if to say that the two countries would cooperate to prepare for China’s maritime expansion. The above-mentioned political reporter commented, “In China, the news of the inauguration of Prime Minister Takaichi is very important.

In China, the news of the inauguration of Takaichi as prime minister was front-page news in some places. There is no doubt that the approach will be different from that under the Kishida and Ishiba administrations. In the unlikely event of an emergency in Taiwan, Defense Minister Koizumi will be the one to deal with the situation. We must always be on the alert.

He pointed out.

On the other hand, the directive also states that the government is “willing to issue deficit-covering government bonds,” which he had announced at the time of his election for the presidency.

“Economic policy that is willing to issue deficit-covering government bonds

which he had pushed at the time of his election as president, was not mentioned. It is believed that this was done out of consideration for his backer, Taro Aso, 85, who is a proponent of fiscal discipline.

Ideal and Reality ……. Can Mr. Takaichi realize his vision of the nation?