To a country that realizes happiness.

From "What's Happiness Science" No. 119 open_in_new reprinted and edited

The government boasts of the "longest post-war economic recovery," but nearly 80% of the public feels "no sense of recovery" according to surveys... With increasing military threats from China, Japan is approaching for economic reasons... Where is Japan headed now? We, the Happiness Science Group, have been proposing measures to address the issues Japan faces for over 10 years. We will deliver ideas to create a safe and prosperous society.

According to data from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, the economy of small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for 99% of domestic companies, has been deteriorating for many years. Although there were some signs of improvement, it came to a halt due to the consumption tax increase in 2014.

Last year, the United States launched a trade war against China, which aims for hegemony, but in October, Japan agreed to resume the currency swap beneficial to China. There are voices in the U.S. criticizing Japan.
* Japan's financial cooperation with China could dilute the effects of U.S. trade sanctions against China, potentially affecting the trust relationship between Japan and the U.S.

A book based on a candid dialogue between Takashi Okawa, President of the Happiness Science, and Ryoko Shaku, leader of the Happiness Realization Party, discussing the issues of Japanese politics.

Introducing part of the content.

Okawa: "Aren't they saying 'Don't work overtime'? Why should the government pay if companies suppress overtime pay and hire replacements? What does that have to do with the government?"

Shaku: "I am very worried that the spirit of labor, which was a virtue in Japan, is disappearing."

Okawa: "They often say, 'How much should we raise the base salary?'"

This reform, which is being gradually implemented from April, includes regulations on overtime limits and obligations to allow paid leave (with penalties for violations). Meanwhile, the government is requesting companies to 'raise base salaries.' Many business owners are struggling with the contradiction of 'reducing work hours while increasing salaries.'

Not 'overtime regulations' but 'relaxation of dismissal regulations' to create a society where it's easy to change jobs.

A new book by Ryoko Shaku, leader of the Happiness Realization Party. It critiques the social security theory of 'from cradle to grave.' It also includes serialized articles from various newspapers.

Introducing part of the content.

Simultaneously implementing 'economic recovery' and 'consumption tax increase' is like stepping on the accelerator and brake at the same time, and it is clear that the consumption tax increase keeps Japan in a deflationary state. Therefore, increasing the consumption tax to 10% is out of the question.

Due to the impact of the consumption tax increase in 2014, households are spending 340,000 yen less annually compared to before the tax increase. Furthermore, a reversal phenomenon has occurred where 'tax revenue actually decreases due to the consumption tax increase.' What is needed is rather a 'reduction in the consumption tax.'

Nurturing core industries for economic growth!

In addition to tax reductions, nurturing the next 'core industries' that will serve as the foundation for national economic development will restore the economy. For example, the 'aircraft industry' is promising.
If we nurture such 'future-oriented industries' as core industries, there is a great potential for increased employment and economic growth.

A new book by Ryoko Shaku, leader of the Happiness Realization Party. A passionate discussion of the strengths of religious political parties and beliefs in politics. It also includes serialized articles from various newspapers.

Introducing part of the content.

To protect the lives and safety of the people from the 'crisis that is now present,' it is necessary to continuously enhance deterrence. We must work on establishing a system to 'defend our own country' including the revision of Article 9 of the Constitution.

China and North Korea have become threats to our children's future through missile tests and military expansion. However, under the current constitution, due to Article 9, Japan cannot defend itself even when threats are imminent. For the future of our children, constitutional reform is necessary now.