Kamikawa joins LDP leadership race; says she will build a new Japan

Just simplify it for everyone, already.

Put every one of the LDP member's name on the ballot.

And let the good times roll.

The later the better so voters and the general public won't have enough time to digest it plus the media wont have enough time to investigate, Q? the candidate, or vet anything

With now eight/nine strong candidates all career politicians in a ruling government.

I have to ask why hasn't the necessary political, economic, government structural bureaucracy, childcare, employment, healthcare, depopulation, economic etc still await year in, year out reform?

Somehow I feel she will be a good leader for the country. There is a depth of sincerity to her that has been seriously lacking in others.

“ Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a last-minute bid Wednesday for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, aiming to become the country's first female leader.

Among the eight other candidates who had already announced their bids for the presidential election that will determine the next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, 63, currently serving as economic security minister, is also a woman. “

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If I could vote, I would vote for Sanae Takaichi or Yoko Kamikawa;

It’s time for Japan to have a woman PM (*of course, this is not the only reason I would vote for them—they are more than qualified to lead the country (I particularly like Sanae Takaichi)*).

If the oyajis don't let that happen, I hope Toshimitsu Motegi can win.

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1—Sanae Takaichi / 2—Yoko Kamikawa / 3—Toshimitsu Motegi—

( Good luck to them… )

Woman running for presidency to saturate the vote of another woman who is running. And we will have another male prime minister.

Another old person who should have retired puts their hat in the ring. What is it with Japan and the USA choosing old people to be prime minister. Surely someone in their forties married with children would be a better pick to represent the Japanese public.

Kamikawa joins LDP leadership race; says she will build a new Japan

How does one person intend to do this?

Probably about the best of the bunch, though the competition isn't up to much. It's about time we had a female PM (though if Takaichi were the only route to that I'd gladly pass).

I will build a new Japan.

We don't need a "new" one: just fix the most pressing problems with the current one.

Japan is already an excellent place to live (despite the JT haters), but with solid government action in some key areas (employment system being one of them), it could be much better.

This is all starting to look like the whacky races. As for her, people are usually placed into a foreign affairs ministry to keep them out of the way. Says a lot about her ability to change the country.

Plays her "female" card, "new Japan", "I'll be a relatable leader", "I will help those in trouble", LOL, BIG NOPE.

Takaichi on the other hand, has visions on how Japan should proceed, post Covid, post Russia's war, post China's hostility. Presented wide reaching policies to realize those visions, and back it up with records of achievements she accomplished. Never once she play her "female" card.

Takaichi for PM!!

Saying a whole bunch of words without saying anything. What exactly is she implying by a "New Japan"? I pray she doesn't intend on introducing all the new policies in the west that are ruining those countries because of something equally as vague like "it's the right thing to do/because it's current year!"

It's between Ishiba and Koizumi. Japan is a one-party government seeing no change on the horizon with nepotism and hereditary politics. The people do not directly vote for the prime minister either. The LDP holds the election and candidates appeal to LDP faction members instead of the average citizen: case in point the next election at the end of this month.

Ever wonder why there are rotating prime ministers playing musical chairs? Part of the reason is that so the elections for the prime minister is decided within the party before the next general elections without much outside sway from the country's citizens: case in point the next election at the end of this month.

Kamikawa was groomed to be Abe heir.

If elected, it's Abenomics 2.0 and you know what that will do to Japan.

Another old person who should have retired puts their hat in the ring. What is it with Japan and the USA choosing old people to be prime minister. Surely someone in their forties married with children would be a better pick to represent the Japanese public.

Yes, yes, hire the young while they still know everything. This ageist crap is tiring. Older people who've been there and done that bring wisdom and experience to the table the young guns don't have. When you are older you watch the younger members and you think to yourself, "this fool is going to mess it all up doing that", and they proceed to do so, but they won't listen because, well, you're just some old timer. What could you possibly know?

Another old person who should have retired puts their hat in the ring. What is it with Japan and the USA choosing old people to be prime minister. Surely someone in their forties married with children would be a better pick to represent the Japanese public.

Well with around 36 million people over the age of 65 in Japan and pretty much where ALL the LDP votes come from I'd say 71 would be about the age group they want to represent.

When you are older you watch the younger members and you think to yourself, "this fool is going to mess it all up doing that", and they proceed to do so, but they won't listen because, well, you're just some old timer. What could you possibly know?

I do the same with elder people as well, specially all these inherited and entitled politicians here in Japan.

Don't forget what was relevant 30 odd years ago where these elder Japanese politicians seem to be stuck in time, is actually no longer relevant. This is why many people call for younger politicians. We all watch these elder politicians here in Japan mess it all up all the time.

“I will build a new Japan” How many times have I heard that from Japanese politicians?

Older people who've been there and done that bring wisdom and experience to the table the young guns don't have. 

Japan’s economy has been stagnant for over three decades, a period run by the older generation politicians. How much more wisdom and experience can they bring?

jJapan’s economy has been stagnant for over three decades, a period run by the older generation politicians. How much more wisdom and experience can they bring?

Japan is where every developed nation is heading due to aging demographics and declining populations. Some nations are experiencing this to a greater or lesser degree than Japan but Japan is the first to go down that hole.

There is no economic model for GDP growth in the face of a rapidly declining population. Some nations such as the US, Canada and Australia are able to forestall the effects through immigration. Other societies including Japan are not so amenable to large scale immigration. Japan is kind of on its own trying to figure this out. There is no existing model how to handle the situation though Japan has company among some other developed nations.

If you think you have a model for economic growth in the face of a rapidly declining population, or have some idea how to turn around demographic trends that are global, there are probably some Nobel Prizes awaiting. Go ahead if you think you have all the answers. Anyone can complain. Now what do you know that your elders don't?

If you think you have a model for economic growth in the face of a rapidly declining population, or have some idea how to turn around demographic trends that are global, there are probably some Nobel Prizes awaiting. Go ahead if you think you have all the answers. Anyone can complain. Now what do you know that your elders don't?

Interesting way of deflecting. What you did here was go from wise old politicians versus young new hopefuls to wise old politicians versus one JT commentator. If I suggest X policy for Japan, you will start to get off track and discuss X policy.

Then you proceed to admit the problem is too great and that one JT commentator would not have the answer to the overcome these problems. How is this relevant to your claim that wise and experienced politicians who have had their chance show continue to be given the mandate over the young generation?

Perhaps the one is the wise and experienced politicians do not have a model for economic growth in the face of a rapidly declining population or have ides on how to turn around demographic trends. If so, step aside. There is nothing ageist about this. It is based on performance.

(Koizumi Shinjiro is committed to reform and will call a snap election to weed out the non-performing seniors and dead weights of the LDP. The scandals have not had a chance to face the public. Shinjiro's platform include an overhaul of the political funding activities that disguise some of these scandalous bribes. Japan needs nuclear energy to meet its demands and Mr. Ishiba and the likes are not open to consideration of nuclear reactors and nuclear fusion.)

Now what do you know that your elders don't?*

Actually that was the question I had for you. You've pointed out the difficulties and challenges Japan faces, but you have not pointed out how elder politician's wisdom and experience transform to a better Japan over new blood. You then conclude and deflect with how I do not have all the answers. Stick to the issue. Given that the wisdom and experienced politicians policies have not performed well, why continue to employ the same wisdom and experienced politicians?

A ‘new Japan’ with the a massive number of rapidly aging people in the world.

She’s going to open the country to mass immigration then?

My most favourite candidates are Kobayashi and Takaichi. Japan needs right-wind politicians more than ever! Strong army, economic security, updated constitution and no to mass migration!

If you think you have a model for economic growth in the face of a rapidly declining population, or have some idea how to turn around demographic trends that are global, there are probably some Nobel Prizes awaiting. Go ahead if you think you have all the answers. Anyone can complain. Now what do you know that your elders don't?

It is actually pretty simple to say what needs to happen doing it on the other hand would require a lot of work, firstly you would need to raise minimum hourly wages to met international standards to be able to persuade talent to come here.

Opening the gates to more foreign workers and actually allow their integration into society including allowing permanent visa holders to vote and be elected.

Revamp the justice system, to be able to handle the influx of international people, adjust the school system, and the political system. (to allow them to cater to internationalization)