Question from a reader:
Do you think if Koizumi Shinjiro made the price of rice 5 kilograms for 2000 yen, he would be qualified to be Prime Minister?
Koizumi Shinjiro and the Price of Rice
Recently, I was discussing Koizumi Shinjiro with a friend. The question was whether he would be qualified to be Prime Minister if he could set the
price of rice to 2000 yen for 5 kilograms. My friend said, “If that’s the case, he should just be Prime Minister already.” Indeed, if he could lower the price of rice that much, he would truly be a hero for the common people.
The Symbolic Meaning of Rice Prices
However, it’s interesting to consider the impact of lowering rice prices. In a time when 5 kilograms costs over 4000 yen, a price drop to 2000 yen would be as shocking as gasoline costing 100 yen per liter. I can almost visualize the citizens bowing down in gratitude. If the price of rice were to decrease, it could mean an extra dish on the dining table, or perhaps a day when a large portion of white rice in bento becomes free. My friend’s mention of the “Shinjiro sentence structure” is also amusing. If he were to say, “I made rice cheaper. That is my love letter to the Japanese people,” it would inevitably make you laugh. Even if you don’t understand the meaning, there’s something touching about it; it might be the mysterious power of his words.
The Difficulty of Realizing Policies and Reality
However, the reality is tough. My friend also mentioned, “5 kilograms for 2000 yen is expensive,” and indeed, it is not something that can be easily achieved. There have been instances during his time as Minister of the Environment, like the mega-solar issue, where taxpayer money was wasted. It raises the question of whether Shinjiro can actually lower rice prices or if it would lead to other problems. As we discuss this, my curiosity grows about what he is thinking and what policies he will propose. I can’t help but want to see how a character like Shinjiro will impact Japanese politics.
What Does Everyone Think?
What do you all think? If Shinjiro were to lower the price of rice, would he truly be suitable as Prime Minister? Or is it more important to propose feasible policies? Please share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear your opinions or any interesting anecdotes you might have!
